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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,691.59, 5,094.51 and 2,013.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,691.59, 5,094.51 and 2,013.09 is: 2,778.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,691.59 : 5,094.51 = 2,013.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,691.59/5,094.51 = 2,013.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,691.59x = 5,094.51 × 2,013.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,691.59x = 10,255,697.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,255,697.40/3,691.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,778.13

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