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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,173.30, 3,245.41 and 1,705.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,173.30, 3,245.41 and 1,705.83 is: 2,547.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,173.30 : 3,245.41 = 1,705.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,173.30/3,245.41 = 1,705.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,173.30x = 3,245.41 × 1,705.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,173.30x = 5,536,117.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,536,117.74/2,173.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,547.33

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