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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,377.97, 4,666.10 and 2,717.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,377.97, 4,666.10 and 2,717.31 is: 3,753.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,377.97 : 4,666.10 = 2,717.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,377.97/4,666.10 = 2,717.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,377.97x = 4,666.10 × 2,717.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,377.97x = 12,679,226.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,679,226.60/3,377.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,753.50

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