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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,070.08, 4,598.60 and 2,143.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,070.08, 4,598.60 and 2,143.44 is: 3,210.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,070.08 : 4,598.60 = 2,143.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,070.08/4,598.60 = 2,143.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,070.08x = 4,598.60 × 2,143.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,070.08x = 9,856,823.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,856,823.18/3,070.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,210.61

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