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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,170.23, 3,247.20 and 1,289.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,170.23, 3,247.20 and 1,289.52 is: 1,929.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,170.23 : 3,247.20 = 1,289.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,170.23/3,247.20 = 1,289.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,170.23x = 3,247.20 × 1,289.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,170.23x = 4,187,329.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,187,329.34/2,170.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,929.44

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