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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,169.24, 3,257.10 and 1,245.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,169.24, 3,257.10 and 1,245.84 is: 1,870.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,169.24 : 3,257.10 = 1,245.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,169.24/3,257.10 = 1,245.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,169.24x = 3,257.10 × 1,245.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,169.24x = 4,057,825.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,057,825.46/2,169.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,870.62

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