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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,660.07, 5,049.58 and 2,087.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,660.07, 5,049.58 and 2,087.25 is: 2,879.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,660.07 : 5,049.58 = 2,087.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,660.07/5,049.58 = 2,087.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,660.07x = 5,049.58 × 2,087.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,660.07x = 10,539,718.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,539,718.01/3,660.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,879.65

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