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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,744.80, 5,606.32 and 2,180.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,744.80, 5,606.32 and 2,180.03 is: 3,263.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,744.80 : 5,606.32 = 2,180.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,744.80/5,606.32 = 2,180.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,744.80x = 5,606.32 × 2,180.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,744.80x = 12,221,945.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,221,945.79/3,744.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,263.71

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