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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,742.68, 5,164.89 and 2,170.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,742.68, 5,164.89 and 2,170.92 is: 2,995.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,742.68 : 5,164.89 = 2,170.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,742.68/5,164.89 = 2,170.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,742.68x = 5,164.89 × 2,170.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,742.68x = 11,212,563.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,212,563.00/3,742.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,995.86

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