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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,175.40, 3,243.29 and 1,970.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,175.40, 3,243.29 and 1,970.20 is: 2,937.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,175.40 : 3,243.29 = 1,970.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,175.40/3,243.29 = 1,970.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,175.40x = 3,243.29 × 1,970.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,175.40x = 6,389,929.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,389,929.96/2,175.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,937.36

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