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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,170.38, 2,995.14 and 1,175.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,170.38, 2,995.14 and 1,175.66 is: 1,622.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,170.38 : 2,995.14 = 1,175.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,170.38/2,995.14 = 1,175.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,170.38x = 2,995.14 × 1,175.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,170.38x = 3,521,266.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,521,266.29/2,170.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,622.42

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