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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,631.62, 5,011.70 and 2,059.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,631.62, 5,011.70 and 2,059.68 is: 2,842.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,631.62 : 5,011.70 = 2,059.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,631.62/5,011.70 = 2,059.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,631.62x = 5,011.70 × 2,059.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,631.62x = 10,322,498.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,322,498.26/3,631.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,842.39

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