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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,717.16, 4,081.50 and 2,307.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,717.16, 4,081.50 and 2,307.12 is: 3,465.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,717.16 : 4,081.50 = 2,307.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,717.16/4,081.50 = 2,307.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,717.16x = 4,081.50 × 2,307.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,717.16x = 9,416,510.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,416,510.28/2,717.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,465.57

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