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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,651.01, 5,039.63 and 2,533.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,651.01, 5,039.63 and 2,533.44 is: 3,497.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,651.01 : 5,039.63 = 2,533.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,651.01/5,039.63 = 2,533.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,651.01x = 5,039.63 × 2,533.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,651.01x = 12,767,600.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,767,600.23/3,651.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,497.01

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