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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,691.35, 5,093.91 and 2,012.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,691.35, 5,093.91 and 2,012.73 is: 2,777.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,691.35 : 5,093.91 = 2,012.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,691.35/5,093.91 = 2,012.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,691.35x = 5,093.91 × 2,012.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,691.35x = 10,252,646.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,252,646.37/3,691.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,777.48

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