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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,170.91, 2,994.62 and 1,372.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,170.91, 2,994.62 and 1,372.77 is: 1,893.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,170.91 : 2,994.62 = 1,372.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,170.91/2,994.62 = 1,372.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,170.91x = 2,994.62 × 1,372.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,170.91x = 4,110,917.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,110,917.63/2,170.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,893.64

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