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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,669.70, 5,064.16 and 1,991.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,669.70, 5,064.16 and 1,991.07 is: 2,747.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,669.70 : 5,064.16 = 1,991.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,669.70/5,064.16 = 1,991.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,669.70x = 5,064.16 × 1,991.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,669.70x = 10,083,081.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,083,081.42/3,669.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,747.66

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