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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,171.28, 3,252.72 and 1,349.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,171.28, 3,252.72 and 1,349.88 is: 2,022.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,171.28 : 3,252.72 = 1,349.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,171.28/3,252.72 = 1,349.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,171.28x = 3,252.72 × 1,349.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,171.28x = 4,390,781.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,390,781.67/2,171.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,022.21

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