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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,671.76, 5,502.44 and 2,029.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,671.76, 5,502.44 and 2,029.04 is: 3,040.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,671.76 : 5,502.44 = 2,029.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,671.76/5,502.44 = 2,029.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,671.76x = 5,502.44 × 2,029.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,671.76x = 11,164,670.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,164,670.86/3,671.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,040.69

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