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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,090.18, 4,263.21 and 1,970.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,090.18, 4,263.21 and 1,970.91 is: 2,719.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,090.18 : 4,263.21 = 1,970.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,090.18/4,263.21 = 1,970.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,090.18x = 4,263.21 × 1,970.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,090.18x = 8,402,403.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,402,403.22/3,090.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,719.07

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