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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,972.30, 4,458.45 and 2,108.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,972.30, 4,458.45 and 2,108.30 is: 3,162.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,972.30 : 4,458.45 = 2,108.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,972.30/4,458.45 = 2,108.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,972.30x = 4,458.45 × 2,108.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,972.30x = 9,399,750.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,399,750.14/2,972.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,162.45

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