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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,317.30, 4,971.83 and 2,907.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,317.30, 4,971.83 and 2,907.23 is: 4,357.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,317.30 : 4,971.83 = 2,907.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,317.30/4,971.83 = 2,907.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,317.30x = 4,971.83 × 2,907.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,317.30x = 14,454,253.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,454,253.33/3,317.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,357.24

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