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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,170.23, 3,255.35 and 1,016.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,170.23, 3,255.35 and 1,016.79 is: 1,525.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,170.23 : 3,255.35 = 1,016.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,170.23/3,255.35 = 1,016.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,170.23x = 3,255.35 × 1,016.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,170.23x = 3,310,002.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,310,002.24/2,170.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,525.19

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