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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,652.74, 5,041.62 and 2,140.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,652.74, 5,041.62 and 2,140.99 is: 2,955.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,652.74 : 5,041.62 = 2,140.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,652.74/5,041.62 = 2,140.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,652.74x = 5,041.62 × 2,140.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,652.74x = 10,794,045.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,794,045.40/3,652.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,955.05

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