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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,154.68, 2,973.30 and 1,223

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,154.68, 2,973.30 and 1,223 is: 1,687.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,154.68 : 2,973.30 = 1,223 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,154.68/2,973.30 = 1,223/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,154.68x = 2,973.30 × 1,223
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,154.68x = 3,636,345.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,636,345.90/2,154.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,687.65

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