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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,123.41, 4,305.96 and 2,177.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,123.41, 4,305.96 and 2,177.82 is: 3,002.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,123.41 : 4,305.96 = 2,177.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,123.41/4,305.96 = 2,177.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,123.41x = 4,305.96 × 2,177.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,123.41x = 9,377,605.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,377,605.68/3,123.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,002.36

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