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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,007.95, 4,152.24 and 2,217.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,007.95, 4,152.24 and 2,217.56 is: 3,061.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,007.95 : 4,152.24 = 2,217.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,007.95/4,152.24 = 2,217.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,007.95x = 4,152.24 × 2,217.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,007.95x = 9,207,841.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,207,841.33/3,007.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,061.17

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