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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,671.22, 3,702.44 and 2,517.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,671.22, 3,702.44 and 2,517.41 is: 3,489.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,671.22 : 3,702.44 = 2,517.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,671.22/3,702.44 = 2,517.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,671.22x = 3,702.44 × 2,517.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,671.22x = 9,320,528.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,320,528.38/2,671.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,489.25

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