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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,167.80, 2,991.68 and 1,701.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,167.80, 2,991.68 and 1,701.24 is: 2,347.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,167.80 : 2,991.68 = 1,701.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,167.80/2,991.68 = 1,701.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,167.80x = 2,991.68 × 1,701.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,167.80x = 5,089,565.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,089,565.68/2,167.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,347.80

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