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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,371.67, 4,655.06 and 2,177.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,371.67, 4,655.06 and 2,177.19 is: 3,005.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,371.67 : 4,655.06 = 2,177.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,371.67/4,655.06 = 2,177.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,371.67x = 4,655.06 × 2,177.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,371.67x = 10,134,929.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,134,929.90/3,371.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,005.91

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