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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,120.30, 4,305.60 and 2,621.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,120.30, 4,305.60 and 2,621.70 is: 3,617.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,120.30 : 4,305.60 = 2,621.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,120.30/4,305.60 = 2,621.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,120.30x = 4,305.60 × 2,621.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,120.30x = 11,287,991.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,287,991.52/3,120.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,617.60

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