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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,163.22, 2,985.19 and 1,279.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,163.22, 2,985.19 and 1,279.05 is: 1,765.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,163.22 : 2,985.19 = 1,279.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,163.22/2,985.19 = 1,279.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,163.22x = 2,985.19 × 1,279.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,163.22x = 3,818,207.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,818,207.27/2,163.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,765.06

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