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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,682.92, 5,082.39 and 2,190.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,682.92, 5,082.39 and 2,190.81 is: 3,023.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,682.92 : 5,082.39 = 2,190.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,682.92/5,082.39 = 2,190.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,682.92x = 5,082.39 × 2,190.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,682.92x = 11,134,550.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,134,550.84/3,682.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,023.29

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