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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,170.92, 3,257.20 and 1,305.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,170.92, 3,257.20 and 1,305.84 is: 1,959.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,170.92 : 3,257.20 = 1,305.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,170.92/3,257.20 = 1,305.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,170.92x = 3,257.20 × 1,305.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,170.92x = 4,253,382.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,253,382.05/2,170.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,959.25

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