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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,705.52, 5,113.58 and 2,049.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,705.52, 5,113.58 and 2,049.52 is: 2,828.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,705.52 : 5,113.58 = 2,049.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,705.52/5,113.58 = 2,049.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,705.52x = 5,113.58 × 2,049.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,705.52x = 10,480,384.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,480,384.48/3,705.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,828.32

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