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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,050.64, 4,205.60 and 2,517.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,050.64, 4,205.60 and 2,517.68 is: 3,470.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,050.64 : 4,205.60 = 2,517.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,050.64/4,205.60 = 2,517.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,050.64x = 4,205.60 × 2,517.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,050.64x = 10,588,355.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,588,355.01/3,050.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,470.86

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