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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,170.43, 3,249.26 and 1,346.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,170.43, 3,249.26 and 1,346.06 is: 2,015.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,170.43 : 3,249.26 = 1,346.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,170.43/3,249.26 = 1,346.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,170.43x = 3,249.26 × 1,346.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,170.43x = 4,373,698.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,373,698.92/2,170.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,015.13

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