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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,632.73, 5,012.46 and 2,511.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,632.73, 5,012.46 and 2,511.90 is: 3,465.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,632.73 : 5,012.46 = 2,511.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,632.73/5,012.46 = 2,511.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,632.73x = 5,012.46 × 2,511.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,632.73x = 12,590,798.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,590,798.27/3,632.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,465.93

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