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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,683.70, 5,083.56 and 2,005.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,683.70, 5,083.56 and 2,005.11 is: 2,767.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,683.70 : 5,083.56 = 2,005.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,683.70/5,083.56 = 2,005.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,683.70x = 5,083.56 × 2,005.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,683.70x = 10,193,096.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,193,096.99/3,683.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,767.08

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