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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,170.28, 3,252.54 and 1,621.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,170.28, 3,252.54 and 1,621.16 is: 2,429.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,170.28 : 3,252.54 = 1,621.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,170.28/3,252.54 = 1,621.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,170.28x = 3,252.54 × 1,621.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,170.28x = 5,272,887.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,272,887.75/2,170.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,429.59

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