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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,167.26, 2,990.82 and 1,172.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,167.26, 2,990.82 and 1,172.55 is: 1,618.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,167.26 : 2,990.82 = 1,172.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,167.26/2,990.82 = 1,172.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,167.26x = 2,990.82 × 1,172.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,167.26x = 3,506,885.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,506,885.99/2,167.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,618.12

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