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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,635.08, 5,014.69 and 2,290.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,635.08, 5,014.69 and 2,290.07 is: 3,159.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,635.08 : 5,014.69 = 2,290.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,635.08/5,014.69 = 2,290.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,635.08x = 5,014.69 × 2,290.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,635.08x = 11,483,997.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,483,997.94/3,635.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,159.22

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