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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,502.72, 4,831.36 and 2,176.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,502.72, 4,831.36 and 2,176.64 is: 3,002.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,502.72 : 4,831.36 = 2,176.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,502.72/4,831.36 = 2,176.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,502.72x = 4,831.36 × 2,176.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,502.72x = 10,516,131.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,516,131.43/3,502.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,002.28

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