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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,161.14, 2,986.41 and 1,768.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,161.14, 2,986.41 and 1,768.02 is: 2,443.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,161.14 : 2,986.41 = 1,768.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,161.14/2,986.41 = 1,768.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,161.14x = 2,986.41 × 1,768.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,161.14x = 5,280,032.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,280,032.61/2,161.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,443.17

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