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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,660.68, 5,052.16 and 2,089

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,660.68, 5,052.16 and 2,089 is: 2,883.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,660.68 : 5,052.16 = 2,089 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,660.68/5,052.16 = 2,089/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,660.68x = 5,052.16 × 2,089
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,660.68x = 10,553,962.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,553,962.24/3,660.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,883.06

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