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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,170.59, 2,995.47 and 1,286.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,170.59, 2,995.47 and 1,286.25 is: 1,775.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,170.59 : 2,995.47 = 1,286.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,170.59/2,995.47 = 1,286.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,170.59x = 2,995.47 × 1,286.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,170.59x = 3,852,923.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,852,923.29/2,170.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,775.06

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