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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,665.62, 5,058.89 and 2,094.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,665.62, 5,058.89 and 2,094.22 is: 2,890.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,665.62 : 5,058.89 = 2,094.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,665.62/5,058.89 = 2,094.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,665.62x = 5,058.89 × 2,094.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,665.62x = 10,594,428.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,594,428.62/3,665.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,890.21

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