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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,669.26, 5,062.34 and 2,177.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,669.26, 5,062.34 and 2,177.64 is: 3,004.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,669.26 : 5,062.34 = 2,177.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,669.26/5,062.34 = 2,177.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,669.26x = 5,062.34 × 2,177.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,669.26x = 11,023,954.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,023,954.08/3,669.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,004.41

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