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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,669.98, 5,064.19 and 2,177.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,669.98, 5,064.19 and 2,177.96 is: 3,005.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,669.98 : 5,064.19 = 2,177.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,669.98/5,064.19 = 2,177.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,669.98x = 5,064.19 × 2,177.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,669.98x = 11,029,572.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,029,572.49/3,669.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,005.35

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