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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,306.77, 4,957.25 and 2,137.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,306.77, 4,957.25 and 2,137.67 is: 3,204.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,306.77 : 4,957.25 = 2,137.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,306.77/4,957.25 = 2,137.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,306.77x = 4,957.25 × 2,137.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,306.77x = 10,596,982.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,596,982.34/3,306.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,204.63

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