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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,994.13, 4,485.73 and 2,170.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,994.13, 4,485.73 and 2,170.36 is: 3,251.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,994.13 : 4,485.73 = 2,170.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,994.13/4,485.73 = 2,170.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,994.13x = 4,485.73 × 2,170.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,994.13x = 9,735,653.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,735,653.21/2,994.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,251.58

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