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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,664.85, 5,057.51 and 2,824.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,664.85, 5,057.51 and 2,824.07 is: 3,897.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,664.85 : 5,057.51 = 2,824.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,664.85/5,057.51 = 2,824.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,664.85x = 5,057.51 × 2,824.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,664.85x = 14,282,722.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,282,722.86/3,664.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,897.22

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