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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,635.52, 5,444.97 and 2,171.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,635.52, 5,444.97 and 2,171.67 is: 3,252.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,635.52 : 5,444.97 = 2,171.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,635.52/5,444.97 = 2,171.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,635.52x = 5,444.97 × 2,171.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,635.52x = 11,824,678.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,824,678.00/3,635.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,252.54

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