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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,317.54, 4,973.77 and 2,148.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,317.54, 4,973.77 and 2,148.71 is: 3,221.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,317.54 : 4,973.77 = 2,148.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,317.54/4,973.77 = 2,148.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,317.54x = 4,973.77 × 2,148.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,317.54x = 10,687,167.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,687,167.15/3,317.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,221.42

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