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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,169.52, 3,254.45 and 1,073.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,169.52, 3,254.45 and 1,073.59 is: 1,610.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,169.52 : 3,254.45 = 1,073.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,169.52/3,254.45 = 1,073.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,169.52x = 3,254.45 × 1,073.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,169.52x = 3,493,944.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,493,944.98/2,169.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,610.47

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