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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,317.83, 4,577.11 and 2,138.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,317.83, 4,577.11 and 2,138.47 is: 2,950.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,317.83 : 4,577.11 = 2,138.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,317.83/4,577.11 = 2,138.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,317.83x = 4,577.11 × 2,138.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,317.83x = 9,788,012.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,788,012.42/3,317.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,950.12

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