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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,150.15, 4,344.80 and 1,970.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,150.15, 4,344.80 and 1,970.79 is: 2,718.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,150.15 : 4,344.80 = 1,970.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,150.15/4,344.80 = 1,970.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,150.15x = 4,344.80 × 1,970.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,150.15x = 8,562,688.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,562,688.39/3,150.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,718.18

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