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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,651.04, 5,033.12 and 2,905.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,651.04, 5,033.12 and 2,905.32 is: 4,005.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,651.04 : 5,033.12 = 2,905.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,651.04/5,033.12 = 2,905.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,651.04x = 5,033.12 × 2,905.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,651.04x = 14,622,824.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,622,824.20/3,651.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,005.11

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