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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,676.95, 5,072.46 and 2,104.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,676.95, 5,072.46 and 2,104.14 is: 2,902.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,676.95 : 5,072.46 = 2,104.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,676.95/5,072.46 = 2,104.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,676.95x = 5,072.46 × 2,104.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,676.95x = 10,673,165.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,673,165.98/3,676.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,902.72

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