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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,635.48, 5,022.06 and 2,939.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,635.48, 5,022.06 and 2,939.96 is: 4,061.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,635.48 : 5,022.06 = 2,939.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,635.48/5,022.06 = 2,939.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,635.48x = 5,022.06 × 2,939.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,635.48x = 14,764,655.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,764,655.52/3,635.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,061.27

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