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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,633.53, 5,014.52 and 2,061.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,633.53, 5,014.52 and 2,061.73 is: 2,845.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,633.53 : 5,014.52 = 2,061.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,633.53/5,014.52 = 2,061.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,633.53x = 5,014.52 × 2,061.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,633.53x = 10,338,586.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,338,586.32/3,633.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,845.33

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