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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,170.49, 4,370.63 and 2,223.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,170.49, 4,370.63 and 2,223.42 is: 3,065.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,170.49 : 4,370.63 = 2,223.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,170.49/4,370.63 = 2,223.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,170.49x = 4,370.63 × 2,223.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,170.49x = 9,717,718.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,717,718.65/3,170.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,065.05

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