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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,010.52, 2,774.82 and 1,171.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,010.52, 2,774.82 and 1,171.36 is: 1,616.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,010.52 : 2,774.82 = 1,171.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,010.52/2,774.82 = 1,171.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,010.52x = 2,774.82 × 1,171.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,010.52x = 3,250,313.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,250,313.16/2,010.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,616.65

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