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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,430.28, 4,733.13 and 2,171.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,430.28, 4,733.13 and 2,171.54 is: 2,996.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,430.28 : 4,733.13 = 2,171.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,430.28/4,733.13 = 2,171.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,430.28x = 4,733.13 × 2,171.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,430.28x = 10,278,201.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,278,201.10/3,430.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,996.31

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