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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,685.70, 5,086.17 and 2,007.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,685.70, 5,086.17 and 2,007.14 is: 2,769.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,685.70 : 5,086.17 = 2,007.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,685.70/5,086.17 = 2,007.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,685.70x = 5,086.17 × 2,007.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,685.70x = 10,208,655.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,208,655.25/3,685.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,769.80

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