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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,632.99, 5,013.62 and 2,572.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,632.99, 5,013.62 and 2,572.62 is: 3,550.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,632.99 : 5,013.62 = 2,572.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,632.99/5,013.62 = 2,572.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,632.99x = 5,013.62 × 2,572.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,632.99x = 12,898,126.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,898,126.22/3,632.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,550.28

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