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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,114.54, 4,295.73 and 2,170.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,114.54, 4,295.73 and 2,170.38 is: 2,993.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,114.54 : 4,295.73 = 2,170.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,114.54/4,295.73 = 2,170.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,114.54x = 4,295.73 × 2,170.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,114.54x = 9,323,366.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,323,366.48/3,114.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,993.50

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