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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,669.97, 5,062.91 and 2,177.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,669.97, 5,062.91 and 2,177.95 is: 3,004.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,669.97 : 5,062.91 = 2,177.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,669.97/5,062.91 = 2,177.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,669.97x = 5,062.91 × 2,177.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,669.97x = 11,026,753.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,026,753.94/3,669.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,004.59

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