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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,164.18, 2,983.08 and 1,770.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,164.18, 2,983.08 and 1,770.52 is: 2,440.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,164.18 : 2,983.08 = 1,770.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,164.18/2,983.08 = 1,770.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,164.18x = 2,983.08 × 1,770.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,164.18x = 5,281,602.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,281,602.80/2,164.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,440.46

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