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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,501.93, 4,833.48 and 2,176.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,501.93, 4,833.48 and 2,176.63 is: 3,004.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,501.93 : 4,833.48 = 2,176.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,501.93/4,833.48 = 2,176.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,501.93x = 4,833.48 × 2,176.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,501.93x = 10,520,697.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,520,697.57/3,501.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,004.26

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