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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,786.49, 5,224.78 and 2,171.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,786.49, 5,224.78 and 2,171.17 is: 2,995.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,786.49 : 5,224.78 = 2,171.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,786.49/5,224.78 = 2,171.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,786.49x = 5,224.78 × 2,171.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,786.49x = 11,343,848.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,343,848.61/3,786.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,995.88

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