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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,412.08, 4,706.64 and 2,170.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,412.08, 4,706.64 and 2,170.08 is: 2,993.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,412.08 : 4,706.64 = 2,170.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,412.08/4,706.64 = 2,170.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,412.08x = 4,706.64 × 2,170.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,412.08x = 10,213,785.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,213,785.33/3,412.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,993.42

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