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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,660.36, 5,050.02 and 2,541

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,660.36, 5,050.02 and 2,541 is: 3,505.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,660.36 : 5,050.02 = 2,541 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,660.36/5,050.02 = 2,541/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,660.36x = 5,050.02 × 2,541
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,660.36x = 12,832,100.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,832,100.82/3,660.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,505.69

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