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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,231.02, 4,459.03 and 2,170.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,231.02, 4,459.03 and 2,170.56 is: 2,995.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,231.02 : 4,459.03 = 2,170.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,231.02/4,459.03 = 2,170.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,231.02x = 4,459.03 × 2,170.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,231.02x = 9,678,592.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,678,592.16/3,231.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,995.52

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