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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,635.93, 5,017.53 and 2,063.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,635.93, 5,017.53 and 2,063.92 is: 2,848.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,635.93 : 5,017.53 = 2,063.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,635.93/5,017.53 = 2,063.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,635.93x = 5,017.53 × 2,063.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,635.93x = 10,355,780.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,355,780.52/3,635.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,848.18

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