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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,170.01, 4,374.98 and 2,637.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,170.01, 4,374.98 and 2,637.96 is: 3,640.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,170.01 : 4,374.98 = 2,637.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,170.01/4,374.98 = 2,637.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,170.01x = 4,374.98 × 2,637.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,170.01x = 11,541,022.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,541,022.24/3,170.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,640.69

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