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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,294.70, 4,544.46 and 2,117.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,294.70, 4,544.46 and 2,117.20 is: 2,920.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,294.70 : 4,544.46 = 2,117.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,294.70/4,544.46 = 2,117.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,294.70x = 4,544.46 × 2,117.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,294.70x = 9,621,530.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,621,530.71/3,294.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,920.31

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