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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,667, 5,060.78 and 2,011.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,667, 5,060.78 and 2,011.32 is: 2,775.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,667 : 5,060.78 = 2,011.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,667/5,060.78 = 2,011.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,667x = 5,060.78 × 2,011.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,667x = 10,178,848.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,178,848.03/3,667
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,775.80

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