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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,011.76, 4,156.65 and 2,175.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,011.76, 4,156.65 and 2,175.17 is: 3,002.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,011.76 : 4,156.65 = 2,175.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,011.76/4,156.65 = 2,175.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,011.76x = 4,156.65 × 2,175.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,011.76x = 9,041,399.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,041,399.60/3,011.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,002.03

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