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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,152.70, 4,729.05 and 2,180.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,152.70, 4,729.05 and 2,180.70 is: 3,271.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,152.70 : 4,729.05 = 2,180.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,152.70/4,729.05 = 2,180.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,152.70x = 4,729.05 × 2,180.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,152.70x = 10,312,639.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,312,639.34/3,152.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,271.05

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