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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,289.42, 4,540.89 and 2,170.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,289.42, 4,540.89 and 2,170.45 is: 2,996.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,289.42 : 4,540.89 = 2,170.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,289.42/4,540.89 = 2,170.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,289.42x = 4,540.89 × 2,170.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,289.42x = 9,855,774.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,855,774.70/3,289.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,996.20

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