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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,461.95, 4,775.86 and 2,517.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,461.95, 4,775.86 and 2,517.33 is: 3,472.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,461.95 : 4,775.86 = 2,517.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,461.95/4,775.86 = 2,517.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,461.95x = 4,775.86 × 2,517.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,461.95x = 12,022,409.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,022,409.85/3,461.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,472.73

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