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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,170.50, 3,233.34 and 2,036.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,170.50, 3,233.34 and 2,036.04 is: 3,033.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,170.50 : 3,233.34 = 2,036.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,170.50/3,233.34 = 2,036.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,170.50x = 3,233.34 × 2,036.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,170.50x = 6,583,209.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,583,209.57/2,170.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,033.04

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