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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,167.56, 3,245.01 and 1,614.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,167.56, 3,245.01 and 1,614.72 is: 2,417.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,167.56 : 3,245.01 = 1,614.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,167.56/3,245.01 = 1,614.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,167.56x = 3,245.01 × 1,614.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,167.56x = 5,239,782.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,239,782.55/2,167.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,417.36

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