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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,010.20, 2,773.31 and 1,170.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,010.20, 2,773.31 and 1,170.48 is: 1,614.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,010.20 : 2,773.31 = 1,170.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,010.20/2,773.31 = 1,170.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,010.20x = 2,773.31 × 1,170.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,010.20x = 3,246,098.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,246,098.04/2,010.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,614.82

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