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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,165.35, 2,988.20 and 1,170.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,165.35, 2,988.20 and 1,170.63 is: 1,615.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,165.35 : 2,988.20 = 1,170.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,165.35/2,988.20 = 1,170.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,165.35x = 2,988.20 × 1,170.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,165.35x = 3,498,076.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,498,076.57/2,165.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,615.48

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