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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,230.76, 4,460.70 and 2,170.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,230.76, 4,460.70 and 2,170.14 is: 2,996.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,230.76 : 4,460.70 = 2,170.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,230.76/4,460.70 = 2,170.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,230.76x = 4,460.70 × 2,170.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,230.76x = 9,680,343.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,680,343.50/3,230.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,996.31

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