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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,167.93, 3,249.72 and 1,073.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,167.93, 3,249.72 and 1,073.09 is: 1,608.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,167.93 : 3,249.72 = 1,073.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,167.93/3,249.72 = 1,073.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,167.93x = 3,249.72 × 1,073.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,167.93x = 3,487,242.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,487,242.03/2,167.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,608.56

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