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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,717.19, 4,056.57 and 2,327.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,717.19, 4,056.57 and 2,327.31 is: 3,474.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,717.19 : 4,056.57 = 2,327.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,717.19/4,056.57 = 2,327.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,717.19x = 4,056.57 × 2,327.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,717.19x = 9,440,895.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,440,895.93/2,717.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,474.51

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