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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,761.76, 5,190.24 and 2,190.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,761.76, 5,190.24 and 2,190.24 is: 3,021.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,761.76 : 5,190.24 = 2,190.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,761.76/5,190.24 = 2,190.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,761.76x = 5,190.24 × 2,190.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,761.76x = 11,367,871.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,367,871.26/3,761.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,021.96

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