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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,716.13, 4,067.89 and 2,316.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,716.13, 4,067.89 and 2,316.47 is: 3,469.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,716.13 : 4,067.89 = 2,316.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,716.13/4,067.89 = 2,316.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,716.13x = 4,067.89 × 2,316.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,716.13x = 9,423,124.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,423,124.81/2,716.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,469.33

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