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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,668.99, 5,061.88 and 2,410.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,668.99, 5,061.88 and 2,410.72 is: 3,325.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,668.99 : 5,061.88 = 2,410.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,668.99/5,061.88 = 2,410.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,668.99x = 5,061.88 × 2,410.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,668.99x = 12,202,775.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,202,775.35/3,668.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,325.92

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