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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,266.89, 4,902.09 and 2,171.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,266.89, 4,902.09 and 2,171.77 is: 3,258.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,266.89 : 4,902.09 = 2,171.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,266.89/4,902.09 = 2,171.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,266.89x = 4,902.09 × 2,171.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,266.89x = 10,646,212.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,646,212.00/3,266.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,258.82

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