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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,170.33, 2,995.02 and 1,175.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,170.33, 2,995.02 and 1,175.59 is: 1,622.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,170.33 : 2,995.02 = 1,175.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,170.33/2,995.02 = 1,175.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,170.33x = 2,995.02 × 1,175.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,170.33x = 3,520,919.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,520,919.31/2,170.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,622.30

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