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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,170.50, 2,994.58 and 1,384.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,170.50, 2,994.58 and 1,384.80 is: 1,910.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,170.50 : 2,994.58 = 1,384.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,170.50/2,994.58 = 1,384.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,170.50x = 2,994.58 × 1,384.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,170.50x = 4,146,894.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,146,894.38/2,170.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,910.57

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