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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,233.86, 4,464.42 and 2,177.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,233.86, 4,464.42 and 2,177.19 is: 3,005.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,233.86 : 4,464.42 = 2,177.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,233.86/4,464.42 = 2,177.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,233.86x = 4,464.42 × 2,177.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,233.86x = 9,719,890.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,719,890.58/3,233.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,005.66

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