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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,975.98, 4,470.80 and 2,100.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,975.98, 4,470.80 and 2,100.49 is: 3,155.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,975.98 : 4,470.80 = 2,100.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,975.98/4,470.80 = 2,100.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,975.98x = 4,470.80 × 2,100.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,975.98x = 9,390,870.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,390,870.69/2,975.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,155.56

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