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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,657.82, 5,047.77 and 2,085.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,657.82, 5,047.77 and 2,085.88 is: 2,878.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,657.82 : 5,047.77 = 2,085.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,657.82/5,047.77 = 2,085.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,657.82x = 5,047.77 × 2,085.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,657.82x = 10,529,042.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,529,042.49/3,657.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,878.50

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