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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,635.04, 5,016.51 and 2,063.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,635.04, 5,016.51 and 2,063.28 is: 2,847.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,635.04 : 5,016.51 = 2,063.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,635.04/5,016.51 = 2,063.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,635.04x = 5,016.51 × 2,063.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,635.04x = 10,350,464.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,350,464.75/3,635.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,847.41

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