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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,663.57, 5,492.91 and 2,020.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,663.57, 5,492.91 and 2,020.89 is: 3,029.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,663.57 : 5,492.91 = 2,020.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,663.57/5,492.91 = 2,020.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,663.57x = 5,492.91 × 2,020.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,663.57x = 11,100,566.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,100,566.89/3,663.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,029.99

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