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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,663.08, 5,055.38 and 2,091.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,663.08, 5,055.38 and 2,091.16 is: 2,885.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,663.08 : 5,055.38 = 2,091.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,663.08/5,055.38 = 2,091.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,663.08x = 5,055.38 × 2,091.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,663.08x = 10,571,608.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,571,608.44/3,663.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,885.99

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