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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,295.53, 4,545.86 and 2,176.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,295.53, 4,545.86 and 2,176.47 is: 3,002.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,295.53 : 4,545.86 = 2,176.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,295.53/4,545.86 = 2,176.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,295.53x = 4,545.86 × 2,176.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,295.53x = 9,893,917.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,893,917.03/3,295.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,002.22

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