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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,668.99, 5,061.98 and 2,095.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,668.99, 5,061.98 and 2,095.97 is: 2,891.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,668.99 : 5,061.98 = 2,095.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,668.99/5,061.98 = 2,095.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,668.99x = 5,061.98 × 2,095.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,668.99x = 10,609,747.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,609,747.74/3,668.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,891.74

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