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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,170.14, 3,241.16 and 1,878.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,170.14, 3,241.16 and 1,878.54 is: 2,805.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,170.14 : 3,241.16 = 1,878.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,170.14/3,241.16 = 1,878.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,170.14x = 3,241.16 × 1,878.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,170.14x = 6,088,639.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,088,639.31/2,170.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,805.64

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