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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,675.92, 5,073.44 and 2,184.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,675.92, 5,073.44 and 2,184.67 is: 3,015.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,675.92 : 5,073.44 = 2,184.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,675.92/5,073.44 = 2,184.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,675.92x = 5,073.44 × 2,184.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,675.92x = 11,083,787.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,083,787.58/3,675.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,015.25

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