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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,950.24, 4,415.73 and 2,170.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,950.24, 4,415.73 and 2,170.06 is: 3,248.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,950.24 : 4,415.73 = 2,170.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,950.24/4,415.73 = 2,170.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,950.24x = 4,415.73 × 2,170.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,950.24x = 9,582,399.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,582,399.04/2,950.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,248.01

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