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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,113.52, 3,170.30 and 1,073.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,113.52, 3,170.30 and 1,073.32 is: 1,609.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,113.52 : 3,170.30 = 1,073.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,113.52/3,170.30 = 1,073.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,113.52x = 3,170.30 × 1,073.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,113.52x = 3,402,746.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,402,746.40/2,113.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,609.99

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