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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,957.08, 4,075.86 and 2,170.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,957.08, 4,075.86 and 2,170.12 is: 2,991.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,957.08 : 4,075.86 = 2,170.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,957.08/4,075.86 = 2,170.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,957.08x = 4,075.86 × 2,170.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,957.08x = 8,845,105.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,845,105.30/2,957.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,991.16

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