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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,234.55, 4,462.98 and 2,117.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,234.55, 4,462.98 and 2,117.13 is: 2,921.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,234.55 : 4,462.98 = 2,117.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,234.55/4,462.98 = 2,117.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,234.55x = 4,462.98 × 2,117.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,234.55x = 9,448,708.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,448,708.85/3,234.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,921.18

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