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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,032.41, 4,549.98 and 2,217.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,032.41, 4,549.98 and 2,217.45 is: 3,327.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,032.41 : 4,549.98 = 2,217.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,032.41/4,549.98 = 2,217.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,032.41x = 4,549.98 × 2,217.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,032.41x = 10,089,353.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,089,353.15/3,032.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,327.17

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