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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,689, 5,090.84 and 2,033

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,689, 5,090.84 and 2,033 is: 2,805.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,689 : 5,090.84 = 2,033 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,689/5,090.84 = 2,033/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,689x = 5,090.84 × 2,033
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,689x = 10,349,677.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,349,677.72/3,689
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,805.55

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