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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,168.95, 2,993.15 and 1,174.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,168.95, 2,993.15 and 1,174.22 is: 1,620.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,168.95 : 2,993.15 = 1,174.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,168.95/2,993.15 = 1,174.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,168.95x = 2,993.15 × 1,174.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,168.95x = 3,514,618.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,514,618.20/2,168.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,620.43

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