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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,173, 3,257.34 and 1,016.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,173, 3,257.34 and 1,016.68 is: 1,524.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,173 : 3,257.34 = 1,016.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,173/3,257.34 = 1,016.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,173x = 3,257.34 × 1,016.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,173x = 3,311,672.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,311,672.43/2,173
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,524.01

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