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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,639.68, 5,021.34 and 2,067.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,639.68, 5,021.34 and 2,067.56 is: 2,852.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,639.68 : 5,021.34 = 2,067.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,639.68/5,021.34 = 2,067.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,639.68x = 5,021.34 × 2,067.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,639.68x = 10,381,921.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,381,921.73/3,639.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,852.43

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