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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,163.36, 2,985.47 and 1,219.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,163.36, 2,985.47 and 1,219.14 is: 1,682.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,163.36 : 2,985.47 = 1,219.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,163.36/2,985.47 = 1,219.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,163.36x = 2,985.47 × 1,219.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,163.36x = 3,639,699.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,639,699.80/2,163.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,682.43

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