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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,160.66, 2,981.73 and 1,229.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,160.66, 2,981.73 and 1,229.16 is: 1,696.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,160.66 : 2,981.73 = 1,229.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,160.66/2,981.73 = 1,229.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,160.66x = 2,981.73 × 1,229.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,160.66x = 3,665,023.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,665,023.25/2,160.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,696.25

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