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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,970.15, 4,099.65 and 1,791.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,970.15, 4,099.65 and 1,791.30 is: 2,472.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,970.15 : 4,099.65 = 1,791.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,970.15/4,099.65 = 1,791.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,970.15x = 4,099.65 × 1,791.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,970.15x = 7,343,703.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,343,703.05/2,970.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,472.50

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