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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,669.28, 5,062.69 and 2,177.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,669.28, 5,062.69 and 2,177.13 is: 3,003.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,669.28 : 5,062.69 = 2,177.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,669.28/5,062.69 = 2,177.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,669.28x = 5,062.69 × 2,177.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,669.28x = 11,022,103.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,022,103.52/3,669.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,003.89

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