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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,159.70, 2,980.38 and 1,228.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,159.70, 2,980.38 and 1,228.20 is: 1,694.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,159.70 : 2,980.38 = 1,228.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,159.70/2,980.38 = 1,228.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,159.70x = 2,980.38 × 1,228.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,159.70x = 3,660,502.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,660,502.72/2,159.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,694.91

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