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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,664.74, 5,055.48 and 2,171.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,664.74, 5,055.48 and 2,171.94 is: 2,996.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,664.74 : 5,055.48 = 2,171.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,664.74/5,055.48 = 2,171.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,664.74x = 5,055.48 × 2,171.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,664.74x = 10,980,199.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,980,199.23/3,664.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,996.17

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