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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,651.77, 5,039.31 and 2,058.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,651.77, 5,039.31 and 2,058.51 is: 2,840.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,651.77 : 5,039.31 = 2,058.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,651.77/5,039.31 = 2,058.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,651.77x = 5,039.31 × 2,058.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,651.77x = 10,373,470.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,373,470.03/3,651.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,840.67

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