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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,169.40, 2,993.74 and 1,174.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,169.40, 2,993.74 and 1,174.67 is: 1,621.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,169.40 : 2,993.74 = 1,174.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,169.40/2,993.74 = 1,174.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,169.40x = 2,993.74 × 1,174.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,169.40x = 3,516,650.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,516,650.69/2,169.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,621.02

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