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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,170.52, 3,256.68 and 1,197.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,170.52, 3,256.68 and 1,197.30 is: 1,796.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,170.52 : 3,256.68 = 1,197.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,170.52/3,256.68 = 1,197.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,170.52x = 3,256.68 × 1,197.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,170.52x = 3,899,222.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,899,222.96/2,170.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,796.45

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