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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,161.42, 2,982.58 and 1,216.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,161.42, 2,982.58 and 1,216.91 is: 1,679.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,161.42 : 2,982.58 = 1,216.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,161.42/2,982.58 = 1,216.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,161.42x = 2,982.58 × 1,216.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,161.42x = 3,629,531.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,629,531.43/2,161.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,679.23

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