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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,270.96, 4,907.52 and 2,160.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,270.96, 4,907.52 and 2,160.99 is: 3,242.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,270.96 : 4,907.52 = 2,160.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,270.96/4,907.52 = 2,160.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,270.96x = 4,907.52 × 2,160.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,270.96x = 10,605,101.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,605,101.64/3,270.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,242.20

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