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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,631.75, 5,011.83 and 2,060.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,631.75, 5,011.83 and 2,060.35 is: 2,843.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,631.75 : 5,011.83 = 2,060.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,631.75/5,011.83 = 2,060.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,631.75x = 5,011.83 × 2,060.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,631.75x = 10,326,123.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,326,123.94/3,631.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,843.29

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