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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,173.14, 3,263.85 and 1,352.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,173.14, 3,263.85 and 1,352.94 is: 2,031.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,173.14 : 3,263.85 = 1,352.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,173.14/3,263.85 = 1,352.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,173.14x = 3,263.85 × 1,352.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,173.14x = 4,415,793.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,415,793.22/2,173.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,031.99

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