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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,632.21, 5,011.67 and 2,139.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,632.21, 5,011.67 and 2,139.58 is: 2,952.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,632.21 : 5,011.67 = 2,139.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,632.21/5,011.67 = 2,139.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,632.21x = 5,011.67 × 2,139.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,632.21x = 10,722,880.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,722,880.51/3,632.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,952.17

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