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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,170.43, 2,995.19 and 1,226.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,170.43, 2,995.19 and 1,226.42 is: 1,692.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,170.43 : 2,995.19 = 1,226.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,170.43/2,995.19 = 1,226.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,170.43x = 2,995.19 × 1,226.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,170.43x = 3,673,360.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,673,360.92/2,170.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,692.46

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