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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,982.70, 4,477.32 and 2,370.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,982.70, 4,477.32 and 2,370.34 is: 3,558.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,982.70 : 4,477.32 = 2,370.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,982.70/4,477.32 = 2,370.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,982.70x = 4,477.32 × 2,370.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,982.70x = 10,612,770.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,612,770.69/2,982.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,558.11

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