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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,217.56, 4,442.51 and 2,510.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,217.56, 4,442.51 and 2,510.18 is: 3,465.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,217.56 : 4,442.51 = 2,510.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,217.56/4,442.51 = 2,510.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,217.56x = 4,442.51 × 2,510.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,217.56x = 11,151,499.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,151,499.75/3,217.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,465.82

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