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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,170.76, 2,994.95 and 1,331.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,170.76, 2,994.95 and 1,331.06 is: 1,836.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,170.76 : 2,994.95 = 1,331.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,170.76/2,994.95 = 1,331.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,170.76x = 2,994.95 × 1,331.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,170.76x = 3,986,446.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,986,446.50/2,170.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,836.43

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