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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,169.12, 3,246.48 and 1,733.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,169.12, 3,246.48 and 1,733.28 is: 2,594.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,169.12 : 3,246.48 = 1,733.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,169.12/3,246.48 = 1,733.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,169.12x = 3,246.48 × 1,733.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,169.12x = 5,627,058.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,627,058.85/2,169.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,594.17

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