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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,167.92, 2,991.70 and 1,173.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,167.92, 2,991.70 and 1,173.18 is: 1,618.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,167.92 : 2,991.70 = 1,173.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,167.92/2,991.70 = 1,173.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,167.92x = 2,991.70 × 1,173.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,167.92x = 3,509,802.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,509,802.61/2,167.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,618.98

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