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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,170.64, 4,370.04 and 2,120.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,170.64, 4,370.04 and 2,120.88 is: 2,923.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,170.64 : 4,370.04 = 2,120.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,170.64/4,370.04 = 2,120.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,170.64x = 4,370.04 × 2,120.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,170.64x = 9,268,330.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,268,330.44/3,170.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,923.17

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