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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,688.53, 5,090.16 and 2,009.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,688.53, 5,090.16 and 2,009.94 is: 2,773.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,688.53 : 5,090.16 = 2,009.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,688.53/5,090.16 = 2,009.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,688.53x = 5,090.16 × 2,009.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,688.53x = 10,230,916.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,230,916.19/3,688.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,773.71

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