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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,451.77, 8,177.76 and 2,120.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,451.77, 8,177.76 and 2,120.21 is: 3,180.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,451.77 : 8,177.76 = 2,120.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,451.77/8,177.76 = 2,120.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,451.77x = 8,177.76 × 2,120.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,451.77x = 17,338,558.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,338,558.31/5,451.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,180.35

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