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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,630.91, 5,011.58 and 2,059.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,630.91, 5,011.58 and 2,059.91 is: 2,843.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,630.91 : 5,011.58 = 2,059.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,630.91/5,011.58 = 2,059.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,630.91x = 5,011.58 × 2,059.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,630.91x = 10,323,403.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,323,403.76/3,630.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,843.20

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