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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,635.91, 5,020.52 and 2,963.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,635.91, 5,020.52 and 2,963.82 is: 4,092.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,635.91 : 5,020.52 = 2,963.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,635.91/5,020.52 = 2,963.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,635.91x = 5,020.52 × 2,963.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,635.91x = 14,879,902.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,879,902.77/3,635.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,092.48

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