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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,722.68, 5,137.86 and 2,151.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,722.68, 5,137.86 and 2,151.01 is: 2,968.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,722.68 : 5,137.86 = 2,151.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,722.68/5,137.86 = 2,151.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,722.68x = 5,137.86 × 2,151.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,722.68x = 11,051,588.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,051,588.24/3,722.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,968.72

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