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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,632.08, 5,011.56 and 2,139.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,632.08, 5,011.56 and 2,139.52 is: 2,952.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,632.08 : 5,011.56 = 2,139.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,632.08/5,011.56 = 2,139.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,632.08x = 5,011.56 × 2,139.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,632.08x = 10,722,332.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,722,332.85/3,632.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,952.12

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