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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,650.47, 5,035.84 and 2,157.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,650.47, 5,035.84 and 2,157.66 is: 2,976.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,650.47 : 5,035.84 = 2,157.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,650.47/5,035.84 = 2,157.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,650.47x = 5,035.84 × 2,157.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,650.47x = 10,865,625.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,865,625.14/3,650.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,976.50

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