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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,117.02, 3,170.67 and 1,995.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,117.02, 3,170.67 and 1,995.52 is: 2,988.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,117.02 : 3,170.67 = 1,995.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,117.02/3,170.67 = 1,995.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,117.02x = 3,170.67 × 1,995.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,117.02x = 6,327,135.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,327,135.40/2,117.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,988.70

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