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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,169.15, 2,998.35 and 1,996.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,169.15, 2,998.35 and 1,996.93 is: 2,760.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,169.15 : 2,998.35 = 1,996.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,169.15/2,998.35 = 1,996.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,169.15x = 2,998.35 × 1,996.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,169.15x = 5,987,498.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,987,498.81/2,169.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,760.29

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