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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,652.70, 5,043.51 and 2,812.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,652.70, 5,043.51 and 2,812.10 is: 3,882.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,652.70 : 5,043.51 = 2,812.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,652.70/5,043.51 = 2,812.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,652.70x = 5,043.51 × 2,812.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,652.70x = 14,182,854.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,182,854.47/3,652.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,882.84

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