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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,973.30, 4,105.16 and 2,657.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,973.30, 4,105.16 and 2,657.55 is: 3,669.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,973.30 : 4,105.16 = 2,657.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,973.30/4,105.16 = 2,657.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,973.30x = 4,105.16 × 2,657.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,973.30x = 10,909,674.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,909,674.60/2,973.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,669.21

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