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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,210.07, 4,427.44 and 2,217.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,210.07, 4,427.44 and 2,217.01 is: 3,057.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,210.07 : 4,427.44 = 2,217.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,210.07/4,427.44 = 2,217.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,210.07x = 4,427.44 × 2,217.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,210.07x = 9,815,678.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,815,678.75/3,210.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,057.78

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