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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,660.32, 3,671.36 and 2,217.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,660.32, 3,671.36 and 2,217.48 is: 3,060.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,660.32 : 3,671.36 = 2,217.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,660.32/3,671.36 = 2,217.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,660.32x = 3,671.36 × 2,217.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,660.32x = 8,141,167.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,141,167.37/2,660.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,060.22

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