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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,170.90, 2,995.96 and 1,226.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,170.90, 2,995.96 and 1,226.73 is: 1,692.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,170.90 : 2,995.96 = 1,226.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,170.90/2,995.96 = 1,226.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,170.90x = 2,995.96 × 1,226.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,170.90x = 3,675,241.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,675,241.99/2,170.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,692.96

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