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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,701.73, 5,108.33 and 2,023.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,701.73, 5,108.33 and 2,023.11 is: 2,791.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,701.73 : 5,108.33 = 2,023.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,701.73/5,108.33 = 2,023.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,701.73x = 5,108.33 × 2,023.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,701.73x = 10,334,677.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,334,677.85/3,701.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,791.85

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