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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,242.74, 4,465.17 and 2,717.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,242.74, 4,465.17 and 2,717.86 is: 3,742.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,242.74 : 4,465.17 = 2,717.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,242.74/4,465.17 = 2,717.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,242.74x = 4,465.17 × 2,717.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,242.74x = 12,135,706.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,135,706.94/3,242.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,742.42

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