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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,917.71, 4,020.12 and 2,327.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,917.71, 4,020.12 and 2,327.22 is: 3,206.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,917.71 : 4,020.12 = 2,327.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,917.71/4,020.12 = 2,327.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,917.71x = 4,020.12 × 2,327.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,917.71x = 9,355,703.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,355,703.67/2,917.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,206.52

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