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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,069.41, 4,230.73 and 2,171.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,069.41, 4,230.73 and 2,171.99 is: 2,993.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,069.41 : 4,230.73 = 2,171.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,069.41/4,230.73 = 2,171.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,069.41x = 4,230.73 × 2,171.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,069.41x = 9,189,103.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,189,103.25/3,069.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,993.77

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