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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,632.58, 5,013.13 and 2,845.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,632.58, 5,013.13 and 2,845.26 is: 3,926.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,632.58 : 5,013.13 = 2,845.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,632.58/5,013.13 = 2,845.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,632.58x = 5,013.13 × 2,845.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,632.58x = 14,263,658.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,263,658.26/3,632.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,926.59

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