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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,633.42, 5,012.98 and 2,061.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,633.42, 5,012.98 and 2,061.21 is: 2,843.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,633.42 : 5,012.98 = 2,061.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,633.42/5,012.98 = 2,061.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,633.42x = 5,012.98 × 2,061.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,633.42x = 10,332,804.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,332,804.51/3,633.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,843.82

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