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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,044.28, 4,558.46 and 2,117.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,044.28, 4,558.46 and 2,117.08 is: 3,170.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,044.28 : 4,558.46 = 2,117.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,044.28/4,558.46 = 2,117.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,044.28x = 4,558.46 × 2,117.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,044.28x = 9,650,624.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,650,624.50/3,044.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,170.08

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