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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,635.54, 5,016.63 and 2,041.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,635.54, 5,016.63 and 2,041.86 is: 2,817.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,635.54 : 5,016.63 = 2,041.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,635.54/5,016.63 = 2,041.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,635.54x = 5,016.63 × 2,041.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,635.54x = 10,243,256.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,243,256.13/3,635.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,817.53

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