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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,660.41, 5,050.46 and 2,168.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,660.41, 5,050.46 and 2,168.25 is: 2,991.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,660.41 : 5,050.46 = 2,168.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,660.41/5,050.46 = 2,168.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,660.41x = 5,050.46 × 2,168.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,660.41x = 10,950,659.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,950,659.90/3,660.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,991.65

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