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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,672.87, 5,511.11 and 2,029.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,672.87, 5,511.11 and 2,029.47 is: 3,045.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,672.87 : 5,511.11 = 2,029.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,672.87/5,511.11 = 2,029.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,672.87x = 5,511.11 × 2,029.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,672.87x = 11,184,622.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,184,622.26/3,672.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,045.20

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