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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,635.91, 5,017.41 and 2,064.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,635.91, 5,017.41 and 2,064.11 is: 2,848.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,635.91 : 5,017.41 = 2,064.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,635.91/5,017.41 = 2,064.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,635.91x = 5,017.41 × 2,064.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,635.91x = 10,356,461.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,356,461.07/3,635.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,848.38

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