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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,660.62, 5,051.44 and 2,067.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,660.62, 5,051.44 and 2,067.16 is: 2,852.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,660.62 : 5,051.44 = 2,067.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,660.62/5,051.44 = 2,067.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,660.62x = 5,051.44 × 2,067.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,660.62x = 10,442,124.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,442,124.67/3,660.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,852.56

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