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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,651.85, 5,039.69 and 2,080.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,651.85, 5,039.69 and 2,080.05 is: 2,870.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,651.85 : 5,039.69 = 2,080.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,651.85/5,039.69 = 2,080.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,651.85x = 5,039.69 × 2,080.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,651.85x = 10,482,777.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,482,777.89/3,651.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,870.54

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