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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,680.85, 5,079.71 and 2,109.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,680.85, 5,079.71 and 2,109.25 is: 2,910.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,680.85 : 5,079.71 = 2,109.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,680.85/5,079.71 = 2,109.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,680.85x = 5,079.71 × 2,109.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,680.85x = 10,714,349.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,714,349.50/3,680.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,910.84

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