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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,660.50, 5,051.50 and 2,004.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,660.50, 5,051.50 and 2,004.50 is: 2,766.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,660.50 : 5,051.50 = 2,004.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,660.50/5,051.50 = 2,004.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,660.50x = 5,051.50 × 2,004.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,660.50x = 10,125,731.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,125,731.75/3,660.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,766.22

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