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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,270.98, 4,511.67 and 2,151.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,270.98, 4,511.67 and 2,151.56 is: 2,967.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,270.98 : 4,511.67 = 2,151.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,270.98/4,511.67 = 2,151.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,270.98x = 4,511.67 × 2,151.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,270.98x = 9,707,128.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,707,128.71/3,270.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,967.65

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