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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,166.97, 2,990.40 and 1,172.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,166.97, 2,990.40 and 1,172.24 is: 1,617.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,166.97 : 2,990.40 = 1,172.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,166.97/2,990.40 = 1,172.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,166.97x = 2,990.40 × 1,172.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,166.97x = 3,505,466.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,505,466.50/2,166.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,617.68

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