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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,117.68, 4,300.66 and 2,370.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,117.68, 4,300.66 and 2,370.45 is: 3,269.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,117.68 : 4,300.66 = 2,370.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,117.68/4,300.66 = 2,370.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,117.68x = 4,300.66 × 2,370.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,117.68x = 10,194,499.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,194,499.50/3,117.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,269.90

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