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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,011.99, 4,154.56 and 2,171.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,011.99, 4,154.56 and 2,171.30 is: 2,994.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,011.99 : 4,154.56 = 2,171.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,011.99/4,154.56 = 2,171.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,011.99x = 4,154.56 × 2,171.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,011.99x = 9,020,769.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,020,769.93/3,011.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,994.96

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