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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,170.60, 3,249.97 and 2,028.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,170.60, 3,249.97 and 2,028.44 is: 3,037.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,170.60 : 3,249.97 = 2,028.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,170.60/3,249.97 = 2,028.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,170.60x = 3,249.97 × 2,028.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,170.60x = 6,592,383.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,592,383.61/2,170.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,037.13

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