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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,371.94, 4,655.34 and 2,177.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,371.94, 4,655.34 and 2,177.53 is: 3,006.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,371.94 : 4,655.34 = 2,177.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,371.94/4,655.34 = 2,177.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,371.94x = 4,655.34 × 2,177.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,371.94x = 10,137,130.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,137,130.87/3,371.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,006.32

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