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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,632.21, 5,010.57 and 2,961.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,632.21, 5,010.57 and 2,961.06 is: 4,084.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,632.21 : 5,010.57 = 2,961.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,632.21/5,010.57 = 2,961.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,632.21x = 5,010.57 × 2,961.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,632.21x = 14,836,598.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,836,598.40/3,632.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,084.73

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