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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,373.19, 4,655.60 and 2,179.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,373.19, 4,655.60 and 2,179.65 is: 3,008.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,373.19 : 4,655.60 = 2,179.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,373.19/4,655.60 = 2,179.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,373.19x = 4,655.60 × 2,179.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,373.19x = 10,147,583.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,147,583.99/3,373.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,008.31

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