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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,170.94, 4,374.43 and 2,052.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,170.94, 4,374.43 and 2,052.24 is: 2,831.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,170.94 : 4,374.43 = 2,052.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,170.94/4,374.43 = 2,052.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,170.94x = 4,374.43 × 2,052.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,170.94x = 8,977,358.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,977,358.69/3,170.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,831.14

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