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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,501.08, 4,830.91 and 2,176.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,501.08, 4,830.91 and 2,176.59 is: 3,003.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,501.08 : 4,830.91 = 2,176.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,501.08/4,830.91 = 2,176.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,501.08x = 4,830.91 × 2,176.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,501.08x = 10,514,910.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,514,910.40/3,501.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,003.33

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