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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,668.59, 5,062.66 and 2,177.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,668.59, 5,062.66 and 2,177.24 is: 3,004.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,668.59 : 5,062.66 = 2,177.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,668.59/5,062.66 = 2,177.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,668.59x = 5,062.66 × 2,177.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,668.59x = 11,022,625.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,022,625.86/3,668.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,004.59

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