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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,169.45, 3,253.77 and 1,073.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,169.45, 3,253.77 and 1,073.25 is: 1,609.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,169.45 : 3,253.77 = 1,073.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,169.45/3,253.77 = 1,073.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,169.45x = 3,253.77 × 1,073.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,169.45x = 3,492,108.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,492,108.65/2,169.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,609.67

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