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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,660.97, 5,052.12 and 1,982.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,660.97, 5,052.12 and 1,982.35 is: 2,735.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,660.97 : 5,052.12 = 1,982.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,660.97/5,052.12 = 1,982.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,660.97x = 5,052.12 × 1,982.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,660.97x = 10,015,070.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,015,070.08/3,660.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,735.63

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