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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,700.76, 5,550.33 and 2,137.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,700.76, 5,550.33 and 2,137.46 is: 3,205.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,700.76 : 5,550.33 = 2,137.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,700.76/5,550.33 = 2,137.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,700.76x = 5,550.33 × 2,137.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,700.76x = 11,863,608.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,863,608.36/3,700.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,205.72

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