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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,632.68, 5,013.38 and 2,060.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,632.68, 5,013.38 and 2,060.84 is: 2,844.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,632.68 : 5,013.38 = 2,060.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,632.68/5,013.38 = 2,060.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,632.68x = 5,013.38 × 2,060.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,632.68x = 10,331,774.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,331,774.04/3,632.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,844.12

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