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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,052.74, 4,210.92 and 2,167.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,052.74, 4,210.92 and 2,167.06 is: 2,989.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,052.74 : 4,210.92 = 2,167.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,052.74/4,210.92 = 2,167.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,052.74x = 4,210.92 × 2,167.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,052.74x = 9,125,316.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,125,316.30/3,052.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,989.22

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