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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,170.64, 4,748.92 and 2,434.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,170.64, 4,748.92 and 2,434.80 is: 3,646.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,170.64 : 4,748.92 = 2,434.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,170.64/4,748.92 = 2,434.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,170.64x = 4,748.92 × 2,434.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,170.64x = 11,562,670.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,562,670.42/3,170.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,646.79

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