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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,170.02, 3,256.38 and 1,477.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,170.02, 3,256.38 and 1,477.20 is: 2,216.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,170.02 : 3,256.38 = 1,477.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,170.02/3,256.38 = 1,477.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,170.02x = 3,256.38 × 1,477.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,170.02x = 4,810,324.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,810,324.54/2,170.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,216.72

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