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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,755.61, 5,182.40 and 2,161.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,755.61, 5,182.40 and 2,161.85 is: 2,983.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,755.61 : 5,182.40 = 2,161.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,755.61/5,182.40 = 2,161.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,755.61x = 5,182.40 × 2,161.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,755.61x = 11,203,534.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,203,534.72/3,755.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,983.15

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