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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,668.83, 5,493.52 and 2,205.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,668.83, 5,493.52 and 2,205.97 is: 3,303.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,668.83 : 5,493.52 = 2,205.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,668.83/5,493.52 = 2,205.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,668.83x = 5,493.52 × 2,205.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,668.83x = 12,118,501.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,118,501.82/3,668.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,303.10

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