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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,170.11, 3,244.83 and 1,676.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,170.11, 3,244.83 and 1,676.01 is: 2,506.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,170.11 : 3,244.83 = 1,676.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,170.11/3,244.83 = 1,676.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,170.11x = 3,244.83 × 1,676.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,170.11x = 5,438,367.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,438,367.53/2,170.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,506.03

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