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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,217.57, 4,435.48 and 2,270.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,217.57, 4,435.48 and 2,270.27 is: 3,129.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,217.57 : 4,435.48 = 2,270.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,217.57/4,435.48 = 2,270.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,217.57x = 4,435.48 × 2,270.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,217.57x = 10,069,737.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,069,737.18/3,217.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,129.61

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