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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,170.24, 4,372.34 and 2,423.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,170.24, 4,372.34 and 2,423.01 is: 3,341.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,170.24 : 4,372.34 = 2,423.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,170.24/4,372.34 = 2,423.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,170.24x = 4,372.34 × 2,423.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,170.24x = 10,594,211.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,594,211.43/3,170.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,341.77

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