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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,817.70, 4,226.55 and 2,169.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,817.70, 4,226.55 and 2,169.70 is: 3,254.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,817.70 : 4,226.55 = 2,169.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,817.70/4,226.55 = 2,169.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,817.70x = 4,226.55 × 2,169.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,817.70x = 9,170,345.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,170,345.54/2,817.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,254.55

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