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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,018.30, 4,170.99 and 2,270.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,018.30, 4,170.99 and 2,270.97 is: 3,138.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,018.30 : 4,170.99 = 2,270.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,018.30/4,170.99 = 2,270.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,018.30x = 4,170.99 × 2,270.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,018.30x = 9,472,193.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,472,193.16/3,018.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,138.25

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