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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,670.84, 5,065.77 and 2,179.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,670.84, 5,065.77 and 2,179.50 is: 3,007.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,670.84 : 5,065.77 = 2,179.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,670.84/5,065.77 = 2,179.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,670.84x = 5,065.77 × 2,179.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,670.84x = 11,040,845.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,040,845.72/3,670.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,007.72

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