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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,749.79, 5,172.99 and 2,176.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,749.79, 5,172.99 and 2,176.97 is: 3,003.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,749.79 : 5,172.99 = 2,176.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,749.79/5,172.99 = 2,176.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,749.79x = 5,172.99 × 2,176.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,749.79x = 11,261,444.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,261,444.04/3,749.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,003.22

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