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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,475.68, 4,797.17 and 2,216.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,475.68, 4,797.17 and 2,216.44 is: 3,059.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,475.68 : 4,797.17 = 2,216.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,475.68/4,797.17 = 2,216.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,475.68x = 4,797.17 × 2,216.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,475.68x = 10,632,639.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,632,639.47/3,475.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,059.15

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