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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,630.65, 5,010.75 and 2,058.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,630.65, 5,010.75 and 2,058.44 is: 2,840.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,630.65 : 5,010.75 = 2,058.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,630.65/5,010.75 = 2,058.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,630.65x = 5,010.75 × 2,058.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,630.65x = 10,314,303.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,314,303.18/3,630.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,840.90

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