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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,630.94, 5,010.51 and 2,059.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,630.94, 5,010.51 and 2,059.14 is: 2,841.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,630.94 : 5,010.51 = 2,059.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,630.94/5,010.51 = 2,059.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,630.94x = 5,010.51 × 2,059.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,630.94x = 10,317,341.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,317,341.56/3,630.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,841.51

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