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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,373.25, 4,652.97 and 2,177.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,373.25, 4,652.97 and 2,177.77 is: 3,003.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,373.25 : 4,652.97 = 2,177.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,373.25/4,652.97 = 2,177.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,373.25x = 4,652.97 × 2,177.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,373.25x = 10,133,112.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,133,112.46/3,373.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,003.97

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