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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,631.53, 5,011.76 and 2,059.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,631.53, 5,011.76 and 2,059.73 is: 2,842.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,631.53 : 5,011.76 = 2,059.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,631.53/5,011.76 = 2,059.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,631.53x = 5,011.76 × 2,059.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,631.53x = 10,322,837.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,322,837.07/3,631.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,842.56

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