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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,169.85, 3,255.72 and 1,073.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,169.85, 3,255.72 and 1,073.59 is: 1,610.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,169.85 : 3,255.72 = 1,073.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,169.85/3,255.72 = 1,073.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,169.85x = 3,255.72 × 1,073.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,169.85x = 3,495,308.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,495,308.43/2,169.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,610.85

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