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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,673.23, 5,511.42 and 2,030.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,673.23, 5,511.42 and 2,030.96 is: 3,047.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,673.23 : 5,511.42 = 2,030.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,673.23/5,511.42 = 2,030.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,673.23x = 5,511.42 × 2,030.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,673.23x = 11,193,446.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,193,446.01/3,673.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,047.30

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