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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,170.17, 3,251.66 and 1,952.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,170.17, 3,251.66 and 1,952.01 is: 2,924.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,170.17 : 3,251.66 = 1,952.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,170.17/3,251.66 = 1,952.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,170.17x = 3,251.66 × 1,952.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,170.17x = 6,347,263.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,347,263.08/2,170.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,924.78

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