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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,169.05, 2,993.31 and 1,174.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,169.05, 2,993.31 and 1,174.34 is: 1,620.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,169.05 : 2,993.31 = 1,174.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,169.05/2,993.31 = 1,174.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,169.05x = 2,993.31 × 1,174.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,169.05x = 3,515,171.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,515,171.15/2,169.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,620.61

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