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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,667.68, 5,061.12 and 2,095.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,667.68, 5,061.12 and 2,095.52 is: 2,891.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,667.68 : 5,061.12 = 2,095.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,667.68/5,061.12 = 2,095.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,667.68x = 5,061.12 × 2,095.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,667.68x = 10,605,678.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,605,678.18/3,667.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,891.66

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