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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,170.54, 3,252.52 and 1,437.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,170.54, 3,252.52 and 1,437.49 is: 2,154.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,170.54 : 3,252.52 = 1,437.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,170.54/3,252.52 = 1,437.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,170.54x = 3,252.52 × 1,437.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,170.54x = 4,675,464.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,675,464.97/2,170.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,154.06

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