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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,413.60, 4,711.57 and 2,170.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,413.60, 4,711.57 and 2,170.88 is: 2,996.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,413.60 : 4,711.57 = 2,170.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,413.60/4,711.57 = 2,170.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,413.60x = 4,711.57 × 2,170.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,413.60x = 10,228,224.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,228,224.10/3,413.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,996.32

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