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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,667.72, 5,060.82 and 2,095.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,667.72, 5,060.82 and 2,095.24 is: 2,891.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,667.72 : 5,060.82 = 2,095.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,667.72/5,060.82 = 2,095.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,667.72x = 5,060.82 × 2,095.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,667.72x = 10,603,632.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,603,632.50/3,667.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,891.07

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