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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,377.06, 4,659.62 and 2,117.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,377.06, 4,659.62 and 2,117.51 is: 2,921.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,377.06 : 4,659.62 = 2,117.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,377.06/4,659.62 = 2,117.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,377.06x = 4,659.62 × 2,117.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,377.06x = 9,866,758.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,866,758.06/3,377.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,921.70

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