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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,660.53, 5,052.27 and 2,481.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,660.53, 5,052.27 and 2,481.98 is: 3,425.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,660.53 : 5,052.27 = 2,481.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,660.53/5,052.27 = 2,481.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,660.53x = 5,052.27 × 2,481.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,660.53x = 12,539,595.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,539,595.42/3,660.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,425.63

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