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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,662.66, 5,054.16 and 2,150.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,662.66, 5,054.16 and 2,150.06 is: 2,966.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,662.66 : 5,054.16 = 2,150.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,662.66/5,054.16 = 2,150.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,662.66x = 5,054.16 × 2,150.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,662.66x = 10,866,758.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,866,758.47/3,662.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,966.90

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