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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,117.06, 3,173.69 and 1,076.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,117.06, 3,173.69 and 1,076.48 is: 1,613.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,117.06 : 3,173.69 = 1,076.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,117.06/3,173.69 = 1,076.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,117.06x = 3,173.69 × 1,076.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,117.06x = 3,416,400.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,416,400.63/2,117.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,613.75

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