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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,651.48, 5,036.58 and 2,904.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,651.48, 5,036.58 and 2,904.12 is: 4,005.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,651.48 : 5,036.58 = 2,904.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,651.48/5,036.58 = 2,904.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,651.48x = 5,036.58 × 2,904.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,651.48x = 14,626,832.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,626,832.71/3,651.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,005.73

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