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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,173.07, 3,253.39 and 1,441.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,173.07, 3,253.39 and 1,441.19 is: 2,157.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,173.07 : 3,253.39 = 1,441.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,173.07/3,253.39 = 1,441.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,173.07x = 3,253.39 × 1,441.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,173.07x = 4,688,753.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,688,753.13/2,173.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,157.66

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