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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,972.03, 4,447.51 and 2,190.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,972.03, 4,447.51 and 2,190.17 is: 3,277.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,972.03 : 4,447.51 = 2,190.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,972.03/4,447.51 = 2,190.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,972.03x = 4,447.51 × 2,190.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,972.03x = 9,740,808.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,740,808.62/2,972.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,277.50

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