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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,688.73, 5,090.39 and 2,010.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,688.73, 5,090.39 and 2,010.20 is: 2,774.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,688.73 : 5,090.39 = 2,010.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,688.73/5,090.39 = 2,010.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,688.73x = 5,090.39 × 2,010.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,688.73x = 10,232,704.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,232,704.65/3,688.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,774.05

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