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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,630.91, 5,013.48 and 2,790.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,630.91, 5,013.48 and 2,790.28 is: 3,852.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,630.91 : 5,013.48 = 2,790.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,630.91/5,013.48 = 2,790.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,630.91x = 5,013.48 × 2,790.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,630.91x = 13,989,012.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,989,012.97/3,630.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,852.76

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