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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,700.76, 5,106.89 and 2,022.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,700.76, 5,106.89 and 2,022.09 is: 2,790.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,700.76 : 5,106.89 = 2,022.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,700.76/5,106.89 = 2,022.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,700.76x = 5,106.89 × 2,022.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,700.76x = 10,326,573.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,326,573.38/3,700.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,790.39

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