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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,662.91, 5,054.40 and 2,069.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,662.91, 5,054.40 and 2,069.37 is: 2,855.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,662.91 : 5,054.40 = 2,069.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,662.91/5,054.40 = 2,069.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,662.91x = 5,054.40 × 2,069.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,662.91x = 10,459,423.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,459,423.73/3,662.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,855.50

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