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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,167.89, 2,991.66 and 1,173.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,167.89, 2,991.66 and 1,173.15 is: 1,618.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,167.89 : 2,991.66 = 1,173.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,167.89/2,991.66 = 1,173.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,167.89x = 2,991.66 × 1,173.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,167.89x = 3,509,670.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,509,670.33/2,167.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,618.93

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