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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,635.08, 5,019.62 and 2,701.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,635.08, 5,019.62 and 2,701.96 is: 3,731.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,635.08 : 5,019.62 = 2,701.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,635.08/5,019.62 = 2,701.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,635.08x = 5,019.62 × 2,701.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,635.08x = 13,562,812.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,562,812.46/3,635.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,731.09

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