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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,170.15, 2,994.80 and 1,175.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,170.15, 2,994.80 and 1,175.44 is: 1,622.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,170.15 : 2,994.80 = 1,175.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,170.15/2,994.80 = 1,175.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,170.15x = 2,994.80 × 1,175.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,170.15x = 3,520,207.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,520,207.71/2,170.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,622.10

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