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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,632.08, 5,006.46 and 2,967.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,632.08, 5,006.46 and 2,967.76 is: 4,090.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,632.08 : 5,006.46 = 2,967.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,632.08/5,006.46 = 2,967.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,632.08x = 5,006.46 × 2,967.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,632.08x = 14,857,971.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,857,971.73/3,632.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,090.76

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