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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,173.16, 3,242.46 and 2,043.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,173.16, 3,242.46 and 2,043.96 is: 3,049.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,173.16 : 3,242.46 = 2,043.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,173.16/3,242.46 = 2,043.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,173.16x = 3,242.46 × 2,043.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,173.16x = 6,627,458.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,627,458.54/2,173.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,049.69

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