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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,676.53, 5,074.23 and 2,184.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,676.53, 5,074.23 and 2,184.51 is: 3,014.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,676.53 : 5,074.23 = 2,184.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,676.53/5,074.23 = 2,184.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,676.53x = 5,074.23 × 2,184.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,676.53x = 11,084,706.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,084,706.18/3,676.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,014.99

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