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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,668.74, 5,062.08 and 2,177.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,668.74, 5,062.08 and 2,177.20 is: 3,004.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,668.74 : 5,062.08 = 2,177.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,668.74/5,062.08 = 2,177.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,668.74x = 5,062.08 × 2,177.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,668.74x = 11,021,160.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,021,160.58/3,668.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,004.07

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