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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,652.39, 5,040.48 and 2,161.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,652.39, 5,040.48 and 2,161.18 is: 2,982.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,652.39 : 5,040.48 = 2,161.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,652.39/5,040.48 = 2,161.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,652.39x = 5,040.48 × 2,161.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,652.39x = 10,893,384.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,893,384.57/3,652.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,982.54

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