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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,663.20, 5,054.72 and 2,171.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,663.20, 5,054.72 and 2,171.18 is: 2,995.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,663.20 : 5,054.72 = 2,171.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,663.20/5,054.72 = 2,171.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,663.20x = 5,054.72 × 2,171.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,663.20x = 10,974,706.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,974,706.97/3,663.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,995.93

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