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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,156.33, 2,975.66 and 1,212.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,156.33, 2,975.66 and 1,212.09 is: 1,672.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,156.33 : 2,975.66 = 1,212.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,156.33/2,975.66 = 1,212.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,156.33x = 2,975.66 × 1,212.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,156.33x = 3,606,767.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,606,767.73/2,156.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,672.65

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