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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,667.83, 5,059.32 and 2,174.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,667.83, 5,059.32 and 2,174.70 is: 2,999.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,667.83 : 5,059.32 = 2,174.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,667.83/5,059.32 = 2,174.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,667.83x = 5,059.32 × 2,174.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,667.83x = 11,002,503.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,002,503.20/3,667.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,999.73

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