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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,007.46, 4,151.55 and 2,217.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,007.46, 4,151.55 and 2,217.06 is: 3,060.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,007.46 : 4,151.55 = 2,217.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,007.46/4,151.55 = 2,217.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,007.46x = 4,151.55 × 2,217.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,007.46x = 9,204,235.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,204,235.44/3,007.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,060.47

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