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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,163.13, 2,985.11 and 1,231.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,163.13, 2,985.11 and 1,231.81 is: 1,699.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,163.13 : 2,985.11 = 1,231.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,163.13/2,985.11 = 1,231.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,163.13x = 2,985.11 × 1,231.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,163.13x = 3,677,088.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,677,088.35/2,163.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,699.89

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