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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,169.83, 2,994.35 and 1,175.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,169.83, 2,994.35 and 1,175.12 is: 1,621.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,169.83 : 2,994.35 = 1,175.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,169.83/2,994.35 = 1,175.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,169.83x = 2,994.35 × 1,175.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,169.83x = 3,518,720.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,518,720.57/2,169.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,621.66

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