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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,163.12, 2,985.49 and 1,696.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,163.12, 2,985.49 and 1,696.56 is: 2,341.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,163.12 : 2,985.49 = 1,696.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,163.12/2,985.49 = 1,696.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,163.12x = 2,985.49 × 1,696.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,163.12x = 5,065,062.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,065,062.91/2,163.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,341.55

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