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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,663.72, 5,055.66 and 2,091.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,663.72, 5,055.66 and 2,091.78 is: 2,886.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,663.72 : 5,055.66 = 2,091.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,663.72/5,055.66 = 2,091.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,663.72x = 5,055.66 × 2,091.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,663.72x = 10,575,328.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,575,328.47/3,663.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,886.50

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