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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,377.66, 4,663.30 and 2,317.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,377.66, 4,663.30 and 2,317.20 is: 3,199.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,377.66 : 4,663.30 = 2,317.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,377.66/4,663.30 = 2,317.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,377.66x = 4,663.30 × 2,317.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,377.66x = 10,805,775.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,805,775.44/3,377.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,199.19

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