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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,375.87, 4,662.04 and 2,197.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,375.87, 4,662.04 and 2,197.63 is: 3,034.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,375.87 : 4,662.04 = 2,197.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,375.87/4,662.04 = 2,197.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,375.87x = 4,662.04 × 2,197.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,375.87x = 10,245,415.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,245,415.66/3,375.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,034.90

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