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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,637.42, 5,019.39 and 2,044.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,637.42, 5,019.39 and 2,044.11 is: 2,820.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,637.42 : 5,019.39 = 2,044.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,637.42/5,019.39 = 2,044.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,637.42x = 5,019.39 × 2,044.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,637.42x = 10,260,185.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,260,185.29/3,637.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,820.73

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