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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,301.67, 4,556.80 and 2,107.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,301.67, 4,556.80 and 2,107.17 is: 2,908.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,301.67 : 4,556.80 = 2,107.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,301.67/4,556.80 = 2,107.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,301.67x = 4,556.80 × 2,107.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,301.67x = 9,601,943.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,601,943.50/3,301.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,908.21

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