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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,410.42, 4,707.05 and 2,216.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,410.42, 4,707.05 and 2,216.88 is: 3,059.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,410.42 : 4,707.05 = 2,216.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,410.42/4,707.05 = 2,216.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,410.42x = 4,707.05 × 2,216.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,410.42x = 10,434,953.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,434,953.92/3,410.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,059.73

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