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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,100.77, 10,651.19 and 2,170.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,100.77, 10,651.19 and 2,170.39 is: 3,255.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,100.77 : 10,651.19 = 2,170.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,100.77/10,651.19 = 2,170.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,100.77x = 10,651.19 × 2,170.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,100.77x = 23,117,248.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,117,248.71/7,100.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,255.60

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