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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,113.40, 3,170.46 and 1,073.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,113.40, 3,170.46 and 1,073.36 is: 1,610.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,113.40 : 3,170.46 = 1,073.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,113.40/3,170.46 = 1,073.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,113.40x = 3,170.46 × 1,073.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,113.40x = 3,403,044.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,403,044.95/2,113.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,610.22

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