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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,365.03, 4,641.58 and 2,171.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,365.03, 4,641.58 and 2,171.54 is: 2,995.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,365.03 : 4,641.58 = 2,171.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,365.03/4,641.58 = 2,171.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,365.03x = 4,641.58 × 2,171.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,365.03x = 10,079,376.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,079,376.63/3,365.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,995.33

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