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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,651.83, 5,038.87 and 2,159.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,651.83, 5,038.87 and 2,159.66 is: 2,979.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,651.83 : 5,038.87 = 2,159.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,651.83/5,038.87 = 2,159.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,651.83x = 5,038.87 × 2,159.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,651.83x = 10,882,260.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,882,260.27/3,651.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,979.94

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