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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,560.60, 4,912.73 and 2,217.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,560.60, 4,912.73 and 2,217.26 is: 3,059.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,560.60 : 4,912.73 = 2,217.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,560.60/4,912.73 = 2,217.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,560.60x = 4,912.73 × 2,217.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,560.60x = 10,892,799.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,892,799.72/3,560.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,059.26

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