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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,174.68, 3,001.44 and 1,230.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,174.68, 3,001.44 and 1,230.94 is: 1,698.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,174.68 : 3,001.44 = 1,230.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,174.68/3,001.44 = 1,230.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,174.68x = 3,001.44 × 1,230.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,174.68x = 3,694,592.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,694,592.55/2,174.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,698.91

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