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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,667.67, 5,487.84 and 2,187.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,667.67, 5,487.84 and 2,187.69 is: 3,273.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,667.67 : 5,487.84 = 2,187.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,667.67/5,487.84 = 2,187.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,667.67x = 5,487.84 × 2,187.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,667.67x = 12,005,681.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,005,681.75/3,667.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,273.39

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