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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,685.08, 5,085.52 and 2,006.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,685.08, 5,085.52 and 2,006.59 is: 2,769.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,685.08 : 5,085.52 = 2,006.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,685.08/5,085.52 = 2,006.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,685.08x = 5,085.52 × 2,006.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,685.08x = 10,204,553.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,204,553.58/3,685.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,769.15

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