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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,751.67, 5,177.78 and 2,179.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,751.67, 5,177.78 and 2,179.73 is: 3,008.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,751.67 : 5,177.78 = 2,179.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,751.67/5,177.78 = 2,179.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,751.67x = 5,177.78 × 2,179.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,751.67x = 11,286,162.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,286,162.40/3,751.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,008.30

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