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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,161.14, 2,986.22 and 1,690.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,161.14, 2,986.22 and 1,690.23 is: 2,335.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,161.14 : 2,986.22 = 1,690.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,161.14/2,986.22 = 1,690.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,161.14x = 2,986.22 × 1,690.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,161.14x = 5,047,398.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,047,398.63/2,161.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,335.53

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