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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,669.61, 5,062.80 and 2,177.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,669.61, 5,062.80 and 2,177.82 is: 3,004.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,669.61 : 5,062.80 = 2,177.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,669.61/5,062.80 = 2,177.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,669.61x = 5,062.80 × 2,177.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,669.61x = 11,025,867.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,025,867.10/3,669.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,004.64

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