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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,170.48, 3,254.24 and 1,044.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,170.48, 3,254.24 and 1,044.15 is: 1,565.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,170.48 : 3,254.24 = 1,044.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,170.48/3,254.24 = 1,044.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,170.48x = 3,254.24 × 1,044.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,170.48x = 3,397,929.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,397,929.51/2,170.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,565.52

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