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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,169.60, 4,755.90 and 2,130.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,169.60, 4,755.90 and 2,130.10 is: 3,196.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,169.60 : 4,755.90 = 2,130.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,169.60/4,755.90 = 2,130.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,169.60x = 4,755.90 × 2,130.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,169.60x = 10,130,542.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,130,542.59/3,169.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,196.16

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