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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,689.81, 5,091.93 and 2,011.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,689.81, 5,091.93 and 2,011.22 is: 2,775.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,689.81 : 5,091.93 = 2,011.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,689.81/5,091.93 = 2,011.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,689.81x = 5,091.93 × 2,011.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,689.81x = 10,240,999.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,240,999.00/3,689.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,775.48

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