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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,660.67, 5,051.69 and 1,982.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,660.67, 5,051.69 and 1,982.06 is: 2,735.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,660.67 : 5,051.69 = 1,982.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,660.67/5,051.69 = 1,982.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,660.67x = 5,051.69 × 1,982.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,660.67x = 10,012,752.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,012,752.68/3,660.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,735.22

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