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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,170.32, 4,755.48 and 2,023.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,170.32, 4,755.48 and 2,023.36 is: 3,035.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,170.32 : 4,755.48 = 2,023.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,170.32/4,755.48 = 2,023.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,170.32x = 4,755.48 × 2,023.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,170.32x = 9,622,048.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,622,048.01/3,170.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,035.04

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