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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,162.26, 2,984.07 and 1,205.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,162.26, 2,984.07 and 1,205.23 is: 1,663.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,162.26 : 2,984.07 = 1,205.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,162.26/2,984.07 = 1,205.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,162.26x = 2,984.07 × 1,205.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,162.26x = 3,596,498.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,596,498.94/2,162.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,663.30

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