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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,170.64, 4,373.46 and 2,542.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,170.64, 4,373.46 and 2,542.67 is: 3,507.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,170.64 : 4,373.46 = 2,542.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,170.64/4,373.46 = 2,542.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,170.64x = 4,373.46 × 2,542.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,170.64x = 11,120,272.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,120,272.77/3,170.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,507.27

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