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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,170.97, 4,373.28 and 2,376.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,170.97, 4,373.28 and 2,376.16 is: 3,277.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,170.97 : 4,373.28 = 2,376.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,170.97/4,373.28 = 2,376.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,170.97x = 4,373.28 × 2,376.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,170.97x = 10,391,602.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,391,602.07/3,170.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,277.11

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