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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,900.22, 4,350.32 and 1,170.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,900.22, 4,350.32 and 1,170.06 is: 1,755.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,900.22 : 4,350.32 = 1,170.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,900.22/4,350.32 = 1,170.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,900.22x = 4,350.32 × 1,170.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,900.22x = 5,090,135.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,090,135.42/2,900.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,755.09

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