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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,113.44, 3,169.84 and 1,017.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,113.44, 3,169.84 and 1,017.52 is: 1,526.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,113.44 : 3,169.84 = 1,017.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,113.44/3,169.84 = 1,017.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,113.44x = 3,169.84 × 1,017.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,113.44x = 3,225,375.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,225,375.60/2,113.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,526.13

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