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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,685.84, 5,086.46 and 2,007.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,685.84, 5,086.46 and 2,007.25 is: 2,770.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,685.84 : 5,086.46 = 2,007.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,685.84/5,086.46 = 2,007.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,685.84x = 5,086.46 × 2,007.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,685.84x = 10,209,789.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,209,789.14/3,685.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,770.01

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