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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,170.40, 3,248.40 and 1,911.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,170.40, 3,248.40 and 1,911.20 is: 2,860.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,170.40 : 3,248.40 = 1,911.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,170.40/3,248.40 = 1,911.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,170.40x = 3,248.40 × 1,911.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,170.40x = 6,208,342.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,208,342.08/2,170.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,860.46

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