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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,170.12, 2,994.73 and 1,213.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,170.12, 2,994.73 and 1,213.04 is: 1,673.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,170.12 : 2,994.73 = 1,213.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,170.12/2,994.73 = 1,213.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,170.12x = 2,994.73 × 1,213.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,170.12x = 3,632,727.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,632,727.28/2,170.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,673.98

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