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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,161.04, 2,982.19 and 1,216.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,161.04, 2,982.19 and 1,216.83 is: 1,679.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,161.04 : 2,982.19 = 1,216.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,161.04/2,982.19 = 1,216.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,161.04x = 2,982.19 × 1,216.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,161.04x = 3,628,806.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,628,806.94/2,161.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,679.20

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