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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,170.83, 4,750.85 and 2,241.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,170.83, 4,750.85 and 2,241.84 is: 3,358.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,170.83 : 4,750.85 = 2,241.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,170.83/4,750.85 = 2,241.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,170.83x = 4,750.85 × 2,241.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,170.83x = 10,650,668.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,650,668.98/3,170.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,358.95

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