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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,632.48, 5,010.80 and 2,140.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,632.48, 5,010.80 and 2,140.19 is: 2,952.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,632.48 : 5,010.80 = 2,140.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,632.48/5,010.80 = 2,140.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,632.48x = 5,010.80 × 2,140.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,632.48x = 10,724,028.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,724,028.30/3,632.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,952.26

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