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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,901.96, 5,385.18 and 2,177.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,901.96, 5,385.18 and 2,177.44 is: 3,005.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,901.96 : 5,385.18 = 2,177.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,901.96/5,385.18 = 2,177.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,901.96x = 5,385.18 × 2,177.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,901.96x = 11,725,906.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,725,906.34/3,901.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,005.13

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