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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,632.60, 5,015.39 and 2,791.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,632.60, 5,015.39 and 2,791.78 is: 3,854.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,632.60 : 5,015.39 = 2,791.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,632.60/5,015.39 = 2,791.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,632.60x = 5,015.39 × 2,791.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,632.60x = 14,001,865.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,001,865.49/3,632.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,854.50

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