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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,169.97, 2,994.55 and 1,175.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,169.97, 2,994.55 and 1,175.24 is: 1,621.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,169.97 : 2,994.55 = 1,175.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,169.97/2,994.55 = 1,175.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,169.97x = 2,994.55 × 1,175.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,169.97x = 3,519,314.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,519,314.94/2,169.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,621.83

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