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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,034.93, 4,175.67 and 2,370.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,034.93, 4,175.67 and 2,370.63 is: 3,261.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,034.93 : 4,175.67 = 2,370.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,034.93/4,175.67 = 2,370.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,034.93x = 4,175.67 × 2,370.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,034.93x = 9,898,968.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,898,968.57/3,034.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,261.68

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