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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,171.38, 2,996.50 and 1,176.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,171.38, 2,996.50 and 1,176.66 is: 1,623.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,171.38 : 2,996.50 = 1,176.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,171.38/2,996.50 = 1,176.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,171.38x = 2,996.50 × 1,176.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,171.38x = 3,525,861.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,525,861.69/2,171.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,623.79

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