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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,168.48, 4,370.85 and 2,120.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,168.48, 4,370.85 and 2,120.34 is: 2,924.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,168.48 : 4,370.85 = 2,120.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,168.48/4,370.85 = 2,120.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,168.48x = 4,370.85 × 2,120.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,168.48x = 9,267,688.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,267,688.09/3,168.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,924.96

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