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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,174.70, 3,001.17 and 1,230.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,174.70, 3,001.17 and 1,230.54 is: 1,698.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,174.70 : 3,001.17 = 1,230.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,174.70/3,001.17 = 1,230.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,174.70x = 3,001.17 × 1,230.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,174.70x = 3,693,059.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,693,059.73/2,174.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,698.19

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