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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,140.59, 4,711.67 and 2,217.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,140.59, 4,711.67 and 2,217.95 is: 3,327.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,140.59 : 4,711.67 = 2,217.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,140.59/4,711.67 = 2,217.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,140.59x = 4,711.67 × 2,217.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,140.59x = 10,450,237.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,450,237.39/3,140.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,327.48

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