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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,670.43, 5,062.95 and 2,177.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,670.43, 5,062.95 and 2,177.35 is: 3,003.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,670.43 : 5,062.95 = 2,177.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,670.43/5,062.95 = 2,177.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,670.43x = 5,062.95 × 2,177.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,670.43x = 11,023,801.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,023,801.53/3,670.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,003.41

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