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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,376.08, 4,660.20 and 2,182.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,376.08, 4,660.20 and 2,182.68 is: 3,012.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,376.08 : 4,660.20 = 2,182.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,376.08/4,660.20 = 2,182.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,376.08x = 4,660.20 × 2,182.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,376.08x = 10,171,725.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,171,725.34/3,376.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,012.88

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