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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,651.41, 5,038.84 and 2,058.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,651.41, 5,038.84 and 2,058.55 is: 2,840.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,651.41 : 5,038.84 = 2,058.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,651.41/5,038.84 = 2,058.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,651.41x = 5,038.84 × 2,058.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,651.41x = 10,372,694.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,372,694.06/3,651.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,840.73

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