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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,910.34, 5,865.69 and 2,177.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,910.34, 5,865.69 and 2,177.66 is: 3,266.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,910.34 : 5,865.69 = 2,177.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,910.34/5,865.69 = 2,177.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,910.34x = 5,865.69 × 2,177.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,910.34x = 12,773,478.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,773,478.49/3,910.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,266.59

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