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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,217.59, 4,441.64 and 2,171.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,217.59, 4,441.64 and 2,171.07 is: 2,996.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,217.59 : 4,441.64 = 2,171.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,217.59/4,441.64 = 2,171.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,217.59x = 4,441.64 × 2,171.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,217.59x = 9,643,100.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,643,100.50/3,217.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,996.99

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