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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,732.68, 5,151.78 and 2,160.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,732.68, 5,151.78 and 2,160.84 is: 2,982.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,732.68 : 5,151.78 = 2,160.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,732.68/5,151.78 = 2,160.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,732.68x = 5,151.78 × 2,160.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,732.68x = 11,132,172.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,132,172.30/3,732.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,982.35

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