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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,169.08, 2,993.33 and 1,174.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,169.08, 2,993.33 and 1,174.37 is: 1,620.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,169.08 : 2,993.33 = 1,174.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,169.08/2,993.33 = 1,174.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,169.08x = 2,993.33 × 1,174.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,169.08x = 3,515,261.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,515,261.99/2,169.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,620.62

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