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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,169.90, 2,994.42 and 1,175.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,169.90, 2,994.42 and 1,175.18 is: 1,621.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,169.90 : 2,994.42 = 1,175.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,169.90/2,994.42 = 1,175.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,169.90x = 2,994.42 × 1,175.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,169.90x = 3,518,971.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,518,971.93/2,169.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,621.72

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