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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,689.92, 4,017.12 and 2,170.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,689.92, 4,017.12 and 2,170.56 is: 3,241.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,689.92 : 4,017.12 = 2,170.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,689.92/4,017.12 = 2,170.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,689.92x = 4,017.12 × 2,170.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,689.92x = 8,719,399.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,719,399.99/2,689.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,241.51

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