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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,169.69, 3,255.69 and 1,074.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,169.69, 3,255.69 and 1,074.06 is: 1,611.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,169.69 : 3,255.69 = 1,074.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,169.69/3,255.69 = 1,074.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,169.69x = 3,255.69 × 1,074.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,169.69x = 3,496,810.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,496,810.43/2,169.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,611.67

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