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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,161.62, 3,244.05 and 1,733.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,161.62, 3,244.05 and 1,733.94 is: 2,602.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,161.62 : 3,244.05 = 1,733.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,161.62/3,244.05 = 1,733.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,161.62x = 3,244.05 × 1,733.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,161.62x = 5,624,988.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,624,988.06/2,161.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,602.21

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