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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,158.49, 2,978.70 and 1,226.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,158.49, 2,978.70 and 1,226.99 is: 1,693.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,158.49 : 2,978.70 = 1,226.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,158.49/2,978.70 = 1,226.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,158.49x = 2,978.70 × 1,226.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,158.49x = 3,654,835.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,654,835.11/2,158.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,693.24

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