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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,170.02, 4,373.11 and 2,051.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,170.02, 4,373.11 and 2,051.30 is: 2,829.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,170.02 : 4,373.11 = 2,051.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,170.02/4,373.11 = 2,051.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,170.02x = 4,373.11 × 2,051.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,170.02x = 8,970,560.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,970,560.54/3,170.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,829.81

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