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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,171.34, 3,256.84 and 1,061.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,171.34, 3,256.84 and 1,061.10 is: 1,591.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,171.34 : 3,256.84 = 1,061.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,171.34/3,256.84 = 1,061.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,171.34x = 3,256.84 × 1,061.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,171.34x = 3,455,832.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,455,832.92/2,171.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,591.57

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