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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,633.93, 5,013.36 and 2,140.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,633.93, 5,013.36 and 2,140.83 is: 2,953.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,633.93 : 5,013.36 = 2,140.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,633.93/5,013.36 = 2,140.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,633.93x = 5,013.36 × 2,140.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,633.93x = 10,732,751.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,732,751.49/3,633.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,953.48

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