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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,672.24, 4,004.04 and 2,185.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,672.24, 4,004.04 and 2,185.52 is: 3,274.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,672.24 : 4,004.04 = 2,185.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,672.24/4,004.04 = 2,185.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,672.24x = 4,004.04 × 2,185.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,672.24x = 8,750,909.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,750,909.50/2,672.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,274.75

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