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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,633.66, 3,950.52 and 2,170.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,633.66, 3,950.52 and 2,170.50 is: 3,255.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,633.66 : 3,950.52 = 2,170.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,633.66/3,950.52 = 2,170.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,633.66x = 3,950.52 × 2,170.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,633.66x = 8,574,592.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,574,592.92/2,633.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,255.77

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