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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,651.98, 5,039.55 and 2,058.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,651.98, 5,039.55 and 2,058.66 is: 2,840.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,651.98 : 5,039.55 = 2,058.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,651.98/5,039.55 = 2,058.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,651.98x = 5,039.55 × 2,058.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,651.98x = 10,374,720.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,374,720.00/3,651.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,840.85

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