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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,631.16, 5,013.96 and 2,959.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,631.16, 5,013.96 and 2,959.06 is: 4,085.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,631.16 : 5,013.96 = 2,959.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,631.16/5,013.96 = 2,959.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,631.16x = 5,013.96 × 2,959.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,631.16x = 14,836,608.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,836,608.48/3,631.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,085.91

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