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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,672.84, 5,067.98 and 2,180.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,672.84, 5,067.98 and 2,180.82 is: 3,009.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,672.84 : 5,067.98 = 2,180.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,672.84/5,067.98 = 2,180.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,672.84x = 5,067.98 × 2,180.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,672.84x = 11,052,352.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,052,352.14/3,672.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,009.21

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