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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,169.84, 3,255.63 and 1,074.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,169.84, 3,255.63 and 1,074.18 is: 1,611.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,169.84 : 3,255.63 = 1,074.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,169.84/3,255.63 = 1,074.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,169.84x = 3,255.63 × 1,074.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,169.84x = 3,497,132.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,497,132.63/2,169.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,611.70

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