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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,470.65, 4,791.07 and 2,213.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,470.65, 4,791.07 and 2,213.40 is: 3,055.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,470.65 : 4,791.07 = 2,213.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,470.65/4,791.07 = 2,213.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,470.65x = 4,791.07 × 2,213.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,470.65x = 10,604,554.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,604,554.34/3,470.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,055.50

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