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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,317.04, 4,575.72 and 2,430.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,317.04, 4,575.72 and 2,430.84 is: 3,353.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,317.04 : 4,575.72 = 2,430.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,317.04/4,575.72 = 2,430.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,317.04x = 4,575.72 × 2,430.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,317.04x = 11,122,843.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,122,843.20/3,317.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,353.24

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