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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,660.52, 5,051.50 and 2,004.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,660.52, 5,051.50 and 2,004.52 is: 2,766.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,660.52 : 5,051.50 = 2,004.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,660.52/5,051.50 = 2,004.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,660.52x = 5,051.50 × 2,004.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,660.52x = 10,125,832.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,125,832.78/3,660.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,766.23

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