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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,631.67, 5,011.70 and 2,059.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,631.67, 5,011.70 and 2,059.77 is: 2,842.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,631.67 : 5,011.70 = 2,059.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,631.67/5,011.70 = 2,059.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,631.67x = 5,011.70 × 2,059.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,631.67x = 10,322,949.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,322,949.31/3,631.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,842.48

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