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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,170.08, 4,753.74 and 2,440.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,170.08, 4,753.74 and 2,440.17 is: 3,659.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,170.08 : 4,753.74 = 2,440.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,170.08/4,753.74 = 2,440.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,170.08x = 4,753.74 × 2,440.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,170.08x = 11,599,909.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,599,909.97/3,170.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,659.19

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