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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,623.73, 5,442.28 and 2,171.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,623.73, 5,442.28 and 2,171.80 is: 3,261.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,623.73 : 5,442.28 = 2,171.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,623.73/5,442.28 = 2,171.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,623.73x = 5,442.28 × 2,171.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,623.73x = 11,819,543.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,819,543.70/3,623.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,261.71

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