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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,664.91, 5,057.64 and 2,071.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,664.91, 5,057.64 and 2,071.24 is: 2,858.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,664.91 : 5,057.64 = 2,071.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,664.91/5,057.64 = 2,071.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,664.91x = 5,057.64 × 2,071.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,664.91x = 10,475,573.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,475,573.63/3,664.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,858.34

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