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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,660.33, 5,050.96 and 2,067.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,660.33, 5,050.96 and 2,067.38 is: 2,852.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,660.33 : 5,050.96 = 2,067.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,660.33/5,050.96 = 2,067.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,660.33x = 5,050.96 × 2,067.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,660.33x = 10,442,253.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,442,253.68/3,660.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,852.82

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