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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,646.70, 5,031.99 and 2,074.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,646.70, 5,031.99 and 2,074.82 is: 2,862.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,646.70 : 5,031.99 = 2,074.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,646.70/5,031.99 = 2,074.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,646.70x = 5,031.99 × 2,074.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,646.70x = 10,440,473.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,440,473.49/3,646.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,862.99

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