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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,170.35, 2,994.34 and 1,413.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,170.35, 2,994.34 and 1,413.78 is: 1,950.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,170.35 : 2,994.34 = 1,413.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,170.35/2,994.34 = 1,413.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,170.35x = 2,994.34 × 1,413.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,170.35x = 4,233,338.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,233,338.01/2,170.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,950.53

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