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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,647.76, 5,033.52 and 2,155.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,647.76, 5,033.52 and 2,155.74 is: 2,974.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,647.76 : 5,033.52 = 2,155.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,647.76/5,033.52 = 2,155.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,647.76x = 5,033.52 × 2,155.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,647.76x = 10,850,960.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,850,960.40/3,647.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,974.69

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