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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,663.66, 5,052.06 and 2,545.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,663.66, 5,052.06 and 2,545.86 is: 3,510.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,663.66 : 5,052.06 = 2,545.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,663.66/5,052.06 = 2,545.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,663.66x = 5,052.06 × 2,545.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,663.66x = 12,861,837.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,861,837.47/3,663.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,510.65

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