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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,665.54, 5,058.45 and 2,009.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,665.54, 5,058.45 and 2,009.54 is: 2,773.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,665.54 : 5,058.45 = 2,009.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,665.54/5,058.45 = 2,009.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,665.54x = 5,058.45 × 2,009.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,665.54x = 10,165,157.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,165,157.61/3,665.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,773.17

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