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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,169.34, 2,993.69 and 1,174.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,169.34, 2,993.69 and 1,174.63 is: 1,620.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,169.34 : 2,993.69 = 1,174.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,169.34/2,993.69 = 1,174.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,169.34x = 2,993.69 × 1,174.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,169.34x = 3,516,463.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,516,463.12/2,169.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,620.99

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