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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,270.98, 4,515.45 and 2,151.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,270.98, 4,515.45 and 2,151.97 is: 2,970.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,270.98 : 4,515.45 = 2,151.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,270.98/4,515.45 = 2,151.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,270.98x = 4,515.45 × 2,151.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,270.98x = 9,717,093.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,717,093.58/3,270.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,970.70

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