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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,169.26, 2,994.94 and 1,670.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,169.26, 2,994.94 and 1,670.96 is: 2,306.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,169.26 : 2,994.94 = 1,670.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,169.26/2,994.94 = 1,670.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,169.26x = 2,994.94 × 1,670.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,169.26x = 5,004,424.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,004,424.94/2,169.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,306.97

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