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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,631.98, 5,013.99 and 2,235.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,631.98, 5,013.99 and 2,235.54 is: 3,086.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,631.98 : 5,013.99 = 2,235.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,631.98/5,013.99 = 2,235.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,631.98x = 5,013.99 × 2,235.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,631.98x = 11,208,975.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,208,975.20/3,631.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,086.19

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