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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,209.95, 3,313.64 and 1,170.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,209.95, 3,313.64 and 1,170.45 is: 1,754.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,209.95 : 3,313.64 = 1,170.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,209.95/3,313.64 = 1,170.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,209.95x = 3,313.64 × 1,170.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,209.95x = 3,878,427.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,878,427.52/2,209.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,754.99

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