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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,663.67, 5,055.87 and 1,985.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,663.67, 5,055.87 and 1,985.09 is: 2,739.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,663.67 : 5,055.87 = 1,985.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,663.67/5,055.87 = 1,985.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,663.67x = 5,055.87 × 1,985.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,663.67x = 10,036,356.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,036,356.98/3,663.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,739.43

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