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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,761.96, 5,190.63 and 2,190.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,761.96, 5,190.63 and 2,190.11 is: 3,021.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,761.96 : 5,190.63 = 2,190.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,761.96/5,190.63 = 2,190.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,761.96x = 5,190.63 × 2,190.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,761.96x = 11,368,050.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,368,050.67/3,761.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,021.84

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