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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,377.27, 4,659.04 and 2,197.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,377.27, 4,659.04 and 2,197.91 is: 3,032.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,377.27 : 4,659.04 = 2,197.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,377.27/4,659.04 = 2,197.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,377.27x = 4,659.04 × 2,197.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,377.27x = 10,240,150.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,240,150.61/3,377.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,032.08

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