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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,170.16, 4,370.56 and 2,224.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,170.16, 4,370.56 and 2,224.68 is: 3,067.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,170.16 : 4,370.56 = 2,224.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,170.16/4,370.56 = 2,224.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,170.16x = 4,370.56 × 2,224.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,170.16x = 9,723,097.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,723,097.42/3,170.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,067.07

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