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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,168.41, 2,992.41 and 1,173.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,168.41, 2,992.41 and 1,173.70 is: 1,619.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,168.41 : 2,992.41 = 1,173.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,168.41/2,992.41 = 1,173.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,168.41x = 2,992.41 × 1,173.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,168.41x = 3,512,173.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,512,173.72/2,168.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,619.70

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