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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,771.53, 5,204.71 and 2,199.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,771.53, 5,204.71 and 2,199.92 is: 3,035.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,771.53 : 5,204.71 = 2,199.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,771.53/5,204.71 = 2,199.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,771.53x = 5,204.71 × 2,199.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,771.53x = 11,449,945.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,449,945.62/3,771.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,035.89

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