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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,171.23, 2,996.31 and 1,176.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,171.23, 2,996.31 and 1,176.51 is: 1,623.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,171.23 : 2,996.31 = 1,176.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,171.23/2,996.31 = 1,176.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,171.23x = 2,996.31 × 1,176.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,171.23x = 3,525,188.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,525,188.68/2,171.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,623.59

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