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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,658.97, 5,049.44 and 2,086.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,658.97, 5,049.44 and 2,086.97 is: 2,880.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,658.97 : 5,049.44 = 2,086.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,658.97/5,049.44 = 2,086.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,658.97x = 5,049.44 × 2,086.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,658.97x = 10,538,001.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,538,001.94/3,658.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,880.04

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