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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,633.73, 5,014.11 and 2,061.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,633.73, 5,014.11 and 2,061.79 is: 2,845.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,633.73 : 5,014.11 = 2,061.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,633.73/5,014.11 = 2,061.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,633.73x = 5,014.11 × 2,061.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,633.73x = 10,338,041.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,338,041.86/3,633.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,845.02

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