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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,373.53, 4,656.08 and 2,179.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,373.53, 4,656.08 and 2,179.99 is: 3,008.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,373.53 : 4,656.08 = 2,179.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,373.53/4,656.08 = 2,179.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,373.53x = 4,656.08 × 2,179.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,373.53x = 10,150,207.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,150,207.84/3,373.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,008.78

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