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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,664.59, 5,057.04 and 1,985.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,664.59, 5,057.04 and 1,985.92 is: 2,740.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,664.59 : 5,057.04 = 1,985.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,664.59/5,057.04 = 1,985.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,664.59x = 5,057.04 × 1,985.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,664.59x = 10,042,876.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,042,876.88/3,664.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,740.52

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