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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,617.33, 3,931.46 and 2,207.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,617.33, 3,931.46 and 2,207.27 is: 3,315.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,617.33 : 3,931.46 = 2,207.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,617.33/3,931.46 = 2,207.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,617.33x = 3,931.46 × 2,207.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,617.33x = 8,677,782.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,677,782.68/2,617.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,315.52

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