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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,376.71, 4,660.62 and 2,195.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,376.71, 4,660.62 and 2,195.73 is: 3,030.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,376.71 : 4,660.62 = 2,195.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,376.71/4,660.62 = 2,195.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,376.71x = 4,660.62 × 2,195.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,376.71x = 10,233,463.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,233,463.15/3,376.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,030.60

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