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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,171.10, 2,995.89 and 1,604.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,171.10, 2,995.89 and 1,604.24 is: 2,213.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,171.10 : 2,995.89 = 1,604.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,171.10/2,995.89 = 1,604.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,171.10x = 2,995.89 × 1,604.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,171.10x = 4,806,111.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,806,111.59/2,171.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,213.68

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