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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,169.50, 4,744.65 and 2,180.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,169.50, 4,744.65 and 2,180.22 is: 3,263.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,169.50 : 4,744.65 = 2,180.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,169.50/4,744.65 = 2,180.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,169.50x = 4,744.65 × 2,180.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,169.50x = 10,344,380.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,344,380.82/3,169.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,263.73

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