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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,163.16, 2,985.08 and 1,219

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,163.16, 2,985.08 and 1,219 is: 1,682.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,163.16 : 2,985.08 = 1,219 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,163.16/2,985.08 = 1,219/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,163.16x = 2,985.08 × 1,219
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,163.16x = 3,638,812.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,638,812.52/2,163.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,682.17

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