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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,056.98, 4,217.91 and 2,172.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,056.98, 4,217.91 and 2,172.46 is: 2,997.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,056.98 : 4,217.91 = 2,172.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,056.98/4,217.91 = 2,172.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,056.98x = 4,217.91 × 2,172.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,056.98x = 9,163,240.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,163,240.76/3,056.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,997.48

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