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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,631.69, 5,011.63 and 2,139.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,631.69, 5,011.63 and 2,139.70 is: 2,952.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,631.69 : 5,011.63 = 2,139.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,631.69/5,011.63 = 2,139.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,631.69x = 5,011.63 × 2,139.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,631.69x = 10,723,384.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,723,384.71/3,631.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,952.73

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