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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,126.82, 4,316.58 and 2,417.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,126.82, 4,316.58 and 2,417.06 is: 3,336.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,126.82 : 4,316.58 = 2,417.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,126.82/4,316.58 = 2,417.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,126.82x = 4,316.58 × 2,417.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,126.82x = 10,433,420.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,433,420.77/3,126.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,336.75

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