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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,341.76, 5,006.10 and 2,184

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,341.76, 5,006.10 and 2,184 is: 3,271.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,341.76 : 5,006.10 = 2,184 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,341.76/5,006.10 = 2,184/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,341.76x = 5,006.10 × 2,184
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,341.76x = 10,933,322.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,933,322.40/3,341.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,271.73

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