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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,032.21, 4,182.08 and 1,970.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,032.21, 4,182.08 and 1,970.32 is: 2,717.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,032.21 : 4,182.08 = 1,970.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,032.21/4,182.08 = 1,970.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,032.21x = 4,182.08 × 1,970.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,032.21x = 8,240,005.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,240,005.10/3,032.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,717.49

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