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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,650.58, 5,039.41 and 2,663.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,650.58, 5,039.41 and 2,663.39 is: 3,676.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,650.58 : 5,039.41 = 2,663.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,650.58/5,039.41 = 2,663.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,650.58x = 5,039.41 × 2,663.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,650.58x = 13,421,914.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,421,914.20/3,650.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,676.65

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