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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,169.32, 3,250.26 and 1,710.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,169.32, 3,250.26 and 1,710.04 is: 2,562.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,169.32 : 3,250.26 = 1,710.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,169.32/3,250.26 = 1,710.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,169.32x = 3,250.26 × 1,710.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,169.32x = 5,558,074.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,558,074.61/2,169.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,562.13

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