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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,661.93, 5,054.43 and 2,170.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,661.93, 5,054.43 and 2,170.30 is: 2,995.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,661.93 : 5,054.43 = 2,170.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,661.93/5,054.43 = 2,170.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,661.93x = 5,054.43 × 2,170.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,661.93x = 10,969,629.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,969,629.43/3,661.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,995.59

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