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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,170.87, 2,995.82 and 1,176.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,170.87, 2,995.82 and 1,176.16 is: 1,623.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,170.87 : 2,995.82 = 1,176.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,170.87/2,995.82 = 1,176.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,170.87x = 2,995.82 × 1,176.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,170.87x = 3,523,563.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,523,563.65/2,170.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,623.11

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