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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,117.35, 4,299.57 and 2,208.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,117.35, 4,299.57 and 2,208.47 is: 3,046.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,117.35 : 4,299.57 = 2,208.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,117.35/4,299.57 = 2,208.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,117.35x = 4,299.57 × 2,208.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,117.35x = 9,495,471.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,495,471.36/3,117.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,046.01

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