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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,167.35, 2,990.96 and 1,172.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,167.35, 2,990.96 and 1,172.63 is: 1,618.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,167.35 : 2,990.96 = 1,172.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,167.35/2,990.96 = 1,172.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,167.35x = 2,990.96 × 1,172.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,167.35x = 3,507,289.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,507,289.42/2,167.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,618.24

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