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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,170.31, 2,994.32 and 1,330.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,170.31, 2,994.32 and 1,330.13 is: 1,835.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,170.31 : 2,994.32 = 1,330.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,170.31/2,994.32 = 1,330.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,170.31x = 2,994.32 × 1,330.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,170.31x = 3,982,845.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,982,845.67/2,170.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,835.15

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