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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,685.95, 5,086.71 and 2,007.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,685.95, 5,086.71 and 2,007.43 is: 2,770.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,685.95 : 5,086.71 = 2,007.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,685.95/5,086.71 = 2,007.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,685.95x = 5,086.71 × 2,007.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,685.95x = 10,211,214.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,211,214.26/3,685.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,770.31

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