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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,170.26, 3,251.70 and 1,988.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,170.26, 3,251.70 and 1,988.10 is: 2,978.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,170.26 : 3,251.70 = 1,988.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,170.26/3,251.70 = 1,988.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,170.26x = 3,251.70 × 1,988.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,170.26x = 6,464,704.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,464,704.77/2,170.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,978.77

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