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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,170.07, 2,994.67 and 1,175.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,170.07, 2,994.67 and 1,175.28 is: 1,621.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,170.07 : 2,994.67 = 1,175.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,170.07/2,994.67 = 1,175.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,170.07x = 2,994.67 × 1,175.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,170.07x = 3,519,591.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,519,591.26/2,170.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,621.88

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