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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,631.53, 5,016.38 and 2,926.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,631.53, 5,016.38 and 2,926.13 is: 4,041.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,631.53 : 5,016.38 = 2,926.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,631.53/5,016.38 = 2,926.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,631.53x = 5,016.38 × 2,926.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,631.53x = 14,678,556.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,678,556.76/3,631.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,041.97

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