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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,087.58, 4,632.51 and 2,217.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,087.58, 4,632.51 and 2,217.04 is: 3,326.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,087.58 : 4,632.51 = 2,217.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,087.58/4,632.51 = 2,217.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,087.58x = 4,632.51 × 2,217.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,087.58x = 10,270,459.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,270,459.97/3,087.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,326.38

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