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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,755.67, 5,182.61 and 2,076.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,755.67, 5,182.61 and 2,076.98 is: 2,866.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,755.67 : 5,182.61 = 2,076.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,755.67/5,182.61 = 2,076.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,755.67x = 5,182.61 × 2,076.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,755.67x = 10,764,151.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,764,151.40/3,755.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,866.11

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