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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,663.54, 5,054.94 and 2,170.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,663.54, 5,054.94 and 2,170.80 is: 2,995.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,663.54 : 5,054.94 = 2,170.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,663.54/5,054.94 = 2,170.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,663.54x = 5,054.94 × 2,170.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,663.54x = 10,973,263.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,973,263.75/3,663.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,995.26

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