Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,748.08, 5,172 and 2,176.26
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 3,748.08, 5,172 and 2,176.26 is: 3,003.04
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
3,748.08 : 5,172 = 2,176.26 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
3,748.08/5,172 = 2,176.26/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
3,748.08x = 5,172 × 2,176.26 - Step 4: Simplify right side
3,748.08x = 11,255,616.72 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 11,255,616.72/3,748.08 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,003.04
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