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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,170.08, 2,996.64 and 1,473.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,170.08, 2,996.64 and 1,473.12 is: 2,034.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,170.08 : 2,996.64 = 1,473.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,170.08/2,996.64 = 1,473.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,170.08x = 2,996.64 × 1,473.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,170.08x = 4,414,410.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,414,410.32/2,170.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,034.22

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