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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,171.81, 3,249.52 and 1,346.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,171.81, 3,249.52 and 1,346.22 is: 2,014.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,171.81 : 3,249.52 = 1,346.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,171.81/3,249.52 = 1,346.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,171.81x = 3,249.52 × 1,346.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,171.81x = 4,374,565.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,374,565.45/2,171.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,014.25

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