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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,635.67, 5,016.95 and 2,041.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,635.67, 5,016.95 and 2,041.81 is: 2,817.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,635.67 : 5,016.95 = 2,041.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,635.67/5,016.95 = 2,041.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,635.67x = 5,016.95 × 2,041.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,635.67x = 10,243,682.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,243,682.25/3,635.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,817.55

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