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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,344.76, 5,018.90 and 2,177.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,344.76, 5,018.90 and 2,177.08 is: 3,266.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,344.76 : 5,018.90 = 2,177.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,344.76/5,018.90 = 2,177.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,344.76x = 5,018.90 × 2,177.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,344.76x = 10,926,523.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,926,523.38/3,344.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,266.76

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