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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,376.77, 4,660.52 and 2,183.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,376.77, 4,660.52 and 2,183.24 is: 3,013.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,376.77 : 4,660.52 = 2,183.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,376.77/4,660.52 = 2,183.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,376.77x = 4,660.52 × 2,183.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,376.77x = 10,174,999.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,174,999.47/3,376.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,013.23

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