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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,635.29, 5,016.96 and 2,063.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,635.29, 5,016.96 and 2,063.48 is: 2,847.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,635.29 : 5,016.96 = 2,063.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,635.29/5,016.96 = 2,063.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,635.29x = 5,016.96 × 2,063.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,635.29x = 10,352,386.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,352,386.30/3,635.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,847.75

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