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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,672.50, 5,494.97 and 2,186.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,672.50, 5,494.97 and 2,186.28 is: 3,271.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,672.50 : 5,494.97 = 2,186.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,672.50/5,494.97 = 2,186.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,672.50x = 5,494.97 × 2,186.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,672.50x = 12,013,548.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,013,548.48/3,672.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,271.22

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