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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,170.92, 3,253.59 and 1,551.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,170.92, 3,253.59 and 1,551.18 is: 2,324.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,170.92 : 3,253.59 = 1,551.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,170.92/3,253.59 = 1,551.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,170.92x = 3,253.59 × 1,551.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,170.92x = 5,046,903.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,046,903.74/2,170.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,324.78

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