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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,635.53, 5,014.67 and 2,500.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,635.53, 5,014.67 and 2,500.67 is: 3,449.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,635.53 : 5,014.67 = 2,500.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,635.53/5,014.67 = 2,500.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,635.53x = 5,014.67 × 2,500.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,635.53x = 12,539,997.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,539,997.25/3,635.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,449.29

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