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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,631.79, 5,011.65 and 2,059.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,631.79, 5,011.65 and 2,059.88 is: 2,842.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,631.79 : 5,011.65 = 2,059.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,631.79/5,011.65 = 2,059.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,631.79x = 5,011.65 × 2,059.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,631.79x = 10,323,394.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,323,394.94/3,631.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,842.51

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