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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,632.93, 5,013.43 and 2,061.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,632.93, 5,013.43 and 2,061.02 is: 2,844.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,632.93 : 5,013.43 = 2,061.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,632.93/5,013.43 = 2,061.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,632.93x = 5,013.43 × 2,061.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,632.93x = 10,332,779.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,332,779.50/3,632.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,844.20

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