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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,169.17, 2,993.46 and 1,225.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,169.17, 2,993.46 and 1,225.00 is: 1,690.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,169.17 : 2,993.46 = 1,225.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,169.17/2,993.46 = 1,225.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,169.17x = 2,993.46 × 1,225.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,169.17x = 3,666,987.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,666,987.65/2,169.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,690.50

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