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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,667.06, 5,062.51 and 2,832.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,667.06, 5,062.51 and 2,832.08 is: 3,909.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,667.06 : 5,062.51 = 2,832.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,667.06/5,062.51 = 2,832.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,667.06x = 5,062.51 × 2,832.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,667.06x = 14,337,433.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,337,433.59/3,667.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,909.79

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