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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,630.83, 5,011.29 and 2,372.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,630.83, 5,011.29 and 2,372.09 is: 3,273.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,630.83 : 5,011.29 = 2,372.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,630.83/5,011.29 = 2,372.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,630.83x = 5,011.29 × 2,372.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,630.83x = 11,887,205.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,887,205.84/3,630.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,273.97

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