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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,774.60, 5,664.60 and 2,129.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,774.60, 5,664.60 and 2,129.40 is: 3,195.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,774.60 : 5,664.60 = 2,129.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,774.60/5,664.60 = 2,129.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,774.60x = 5,664.60 × 2,129.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,774.60x = 12,062,199.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,062,199.24/3,774.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,195.62

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