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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,951.78, 4,425.03 and 2,169.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,951.78, 4,425.03 and 2,169.86 is: 3,252.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,951.78 : 4,425.03 = 2,169.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,951.78/4,425.03 = 2,169.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,951.78x = 4,425.03 × 2,169.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,951.78x = 9,601,695.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,601,695.60/2,951.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,252.85

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