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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,814.73, 4,220.81 and 1,170.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,814.73, 4,220.81 and 1,170.29 is: 1,754.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,814.73 : 4,220.81 = 1,170.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,814.73/4,220.81 = 1,170.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,814.73x = 4,220.81 × 1,170.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,814.73x = 4,939,580.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,939,580.82/2,814.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,754.91

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