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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,168.45, 2,992.46 and 1,173.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,168.45, 2,992.46 and 1,173.73 is: 1,619.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,168.45 : 2,992.46 = 1,173.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,168.45/2,992.46 = 1,173.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,168.45x = 2,992.46 × 1,173.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,168.45x = 3,512,329.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,512,329.66/2,168.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,619.74

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