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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,664.62, 5,056.29 and 2,172.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,664.62, 5,056.29 and 2,172.28 is: 2,997.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,664.62 : 5,056.29 = 2,172.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,664.62/5,056.29 = 2,172.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,664.62x = 5,056.29 × 2,172.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,664.62x = 10,983,677.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,983,677.64/3,664.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,997.22

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