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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,651.73, 5,039.49 and 2,235.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,651.73, 5,039.49 and 2,235.39 is: 3,084.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,651.73 : 5,039.49 = 2,235.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,651.73/5,039.49 = 2,235.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,651.73x = 5,039.49 × 2,235.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,651.73x = 11,265,225.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,265,225.55/3,651.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,084.90

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