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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,660.07, 5,050.90 and 1,981.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,660.07, 5,050.90 and 1,981.49 is: 2,734.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,660.07 : 5,050.90 = 1,981.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,660.07/5,050.90 = 1,981.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,660.07x = 5,050.90 × 1,981.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,660.07x = 10,008,307.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,008,307.84/3,660.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,734.46

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