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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,701.10, 4,046.85 and 2,317.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,701.10, 4,046.85 and 2,317.10 is: 3,471.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,701.10 : 4,046.85 = 2,317.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,701.10/4,046.85 = 2,317.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,701.10x = 4,046.85 × 2,317.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,701.10x = 9,376,956.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,376,956.14/2,701.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,471.53

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