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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,233.54, 4,463.99 and 2,176.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,233.54, 4,463.99 and 2,176.86 is: 3,005.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,233.54 : 4,463.99 = 2,176.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,233.54/4,463.99 = 2,176.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,233.54x = 4,463.99 × 2,176.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,233.54x = 9,717,481.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,717,481.27/3,233.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,005.21

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