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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,170.41, 3,257.64 and 1,195.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,170.41, 3,257.64 and 1,195.17 is: 1,793.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,170.41 : 3,257.64 = 1,195.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,170.41/3,257.64 = 1,195.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,170.41x = 3,257.64 × 1,195.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,170.41x = 3,893,433.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,893,433.60/2,170.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,793.87

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