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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,701.51, 5,107.92 and 2,022.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,701.51, 5,107.92 and 2,022.84 is: 2,791.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,701.51 : 5,107.92 = 2,022.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,701.51/5,107.92 = 2,022.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,701.51x = 5,107.92 × 2,022.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,701.51x = 10,332,504.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,332,504.89/3,701.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,791.43

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