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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,114.71, 3,170.44 and 1,073.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,114.71, 3,170.44 and 1,073.59 is: 1,609.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,114.71 : 3,170.44 = 1,073.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,114.71/3,170.44 = 1,073.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,114.71x = 3,170.44 × 1,073.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,114.71x = 3,403,752.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,403,752.68/2,114.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,609.56

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