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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,170.97, 2,995.92 and 1,176.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,170.97, 2,995.92 and 1,176.22 is: 1,623.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,170.97 : 2,995.92 = 1,176.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,170.97/2,995.92 = 1,176.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,170.97x = 2,995.92 × 1,176.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,170.97x = 3,523,864.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,523,864.77/2,170.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,623.18

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