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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,667.61, 5,061.35 and 2,011.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,667.61, 5,061.35 and 2,011.61 is: 2,776.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,667.61 : 5,061.35 = 2,011.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,667.61/5,061.35 = 2,011.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,667.61x = 5,061.35 × 2,011.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,667.61x = 10,181,452.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,181,452.22/3,667.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,776.05

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