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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,140.15, 4,711.01 and 2,217.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,140.15, 4,711.01 and 2,217.51 is: 3,326.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,140.15 : 4,711.01 = 2,217.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,140.15/4,711.01 = 2,217.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,140.15x = 4,711.01 × 2,217.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,140.15x = 10,446,700.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,446,700.70/3,140.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,326.82

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