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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,170.22, 2,994.89 and 1,274.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,170.22, 2,994.89 and 1,274.49 is: 1,758.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,170.22 : 2,994.89 = 1,274.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,170.22/2,994.89 = 1,274.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,170.22x = 2,994.89 × 1,274.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,170.22x = 3,816,950.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,816,950.98/2,170.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,758.79

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