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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,975.70, 4,470.38 and 2,100.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,975.70, 4,470.38 and 2,100.21 is: 3,155.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,975.70 : 4,470.38 = 2,100.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,975.70/4,470.38 = 2,100.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,975.70x = 4,470.38 × 2,100.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,975.70x = 9,388,742.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,388,742.03/2,975.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,155.14

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