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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,007.37, 4,507.08 and 2,177.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,007.37, 4,507.08 and 2,177.21 is: 3,262.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,007.37 : 4,507.08 = 2,177.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,007.37/4,507.08 = 2,177.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,007.37x = 4,507.08 × 2,177.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,007.37x = 9,812,837.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,812,837.40/3,007.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,262.93

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