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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,782.70, 5,221.48 and 2,190.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,782.70, 5,221.48 and 2,190.06 is: 3,023.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,782.70 : 5,221.48 = 2,190.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,782.70/5,221.48 = 2,190.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,782.70x = 5,221.48 × 2,190.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,782.70x = 11,435,354.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,435,354.49/3,782.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,023.07

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