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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,169.52, 3,257.31 and 1,345.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,169.52, 3,257.31 and 1,345.30 is: 2,019.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,169.52 : 3,257.31 = 1,345.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,169.52/3,257.31 = 1,345.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,169.52x = 3,257.31 × 1,345.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,169.52x = 4,382,059.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,382,059.14/2,169.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,019.83

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