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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,170.20, 3,256.38 and 1,016.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,170.20, 3,256.38 and 1,016.04 is: 1,524.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,170.20 : 3,256.38 = 1,016.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,170.20/3,256.38 = 1,016.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,170.20x = 3,256.38 × 1,016.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,170.20x = 3,308,612.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,308,612.34/2,170.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,524.57

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