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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,371.74, 4,655.24 and 2,177.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,371.74, 4,655.24 and 2,177.26 is: 3,006.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,371.74 : 4,655.24 = 2,177.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,371.74/4,655.24 = 2,177.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,371.74x = 4,655.24 × 2,177.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,371.74x = 10,135,667.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,135,667.84/3,371.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,006.06

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