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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,174.44, 3,263.70 and 1,079.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,174.44, 3,263.70 and 1,079.32 is: 1,619.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,174.44 : 3,263.70 = 1,079.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,174.44/3,263.70 = 1,079.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,174.44x = 3,263.70 × 1,079.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,174.44x = 3,522,576.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,522,576.68/2,174.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,619.99

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