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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,169.45, 3,251.68 and 1,074.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,169.45, 3,251.68 and 1,074.53 is: 1,610.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,169.45 : 3,251.68 = 1,074.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,169.45/3,251.68 = 1,074.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,169.45x = 3,251.68 × 1,074.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,169.45x = 3,494,033.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,494,033.15/2,169.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,610.56

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