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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,170.42, 3,253.56 and 1,613.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,170.42, 3,253.56 and 1,613.68 is: 2,418.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,170.42 : 3,253.56 = 1,613.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,170.42/3,253.56 = 1,613.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,170.42x = 3,253.56 × 1,613.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,170.42x = 5,250,204.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,250,204.70/2,170.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,418.98

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