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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,059.52, 4,214.64 and 2,217.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,059.52, 4,214.64 and 2,217.72 is: 3,055.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,059.52 : 4,214.64 = 2,217.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,059.52/4,214.64 = 2,217.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,059.52x = 4,214.64 × 2,217.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,059.52x = 9,346,891.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,346,891.42/3,059.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,055.02

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