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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,637.47, 5,016.02 and 2,972.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,637.47, 5,016.02 and 2,972.19 is: 4,098.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,637.47 : 5,016.02 = 2,972.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,637.47/5,016.02 = 2,972.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,637.47x = 5,016.02 × 2,972.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,637.47x = 14,908,549.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,908,549.62/3,637.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,098.60

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