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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,475.34, 4,797.51 and 2,218.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,475.34, 4,797.51 and 2,218.04 is: 3,061.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,475.34 : 4,797.51 = 2,218.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,475.34/4,797.51 = 2,218.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,475.34x = 4,797.51 × 2,218.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,475.34x = 10,641,057.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,641,057.99/3,475.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,061.88

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