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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,169.01, 2,993.21 and 1,174.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,169.01, 2,993.21 and 1,174.28 is: 1,620.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,169.01 : 2,993.21 = 1,174.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,169.01/2,993.21 = 1,174.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,169.01x = 2,993.21 × 1,174.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,169.01x = 3,514,866.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,514,866.64/2,169.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,620.49

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