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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,560.97, 4,913.25 and 2,217.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,560.97, 4,913.25 and 2,217.63 is: 3,059.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,560.97 : 4,913.25 = 2,217.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,560.97/4,913.25 = 2,217.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,560.97x = 4,913.25 × 2,217.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,560.97x = 10,895,770.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,895,770.60/3,560.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,059.78

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