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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,170.64, 2,995.52 and 1,175.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,170.64, 2,995.52 and 1,175.94 is: 1,622.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,170.64 : 2,995.52 = 1,175.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,170.64/2,995.52 = 1,175.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,170.64x = 2,995.52 × 1,175.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,170.64x = 3,522,551.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,522,551.79/2,170.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,622.82

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