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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,170.22, 4,373.34 and 2,052.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,170.22, 4,373.34 and 2,052.12 is: 2,830.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,170.22 : 4,373.34 = 2,052.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,170.22/4,373.34 = 2,052.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,170.22x = 4,373.34 × 2,052.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,170.22x = 8,974,618.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,974,618.48/3,170.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,830.91

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