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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,006.47, 4,505.77 and 2,176.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,006.47, 4,505.77 and 2,176.33 is: 3,261.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,006.47 : 4,505.77 = 2,176.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,006.47/4,505.77 = 2,176.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,006.47x = 4,505.77 × 2,176.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,006.47x = 9,806,042.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,806,042.42/3,006.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,261.65

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