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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,163.50, 2,986.17 and 1,232.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,163.50, 2,986.17 and 1,232.54 is: 1,701.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,163.50 : 2,986.17 = 1,232.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,163.50/2,986.17 = 1,232.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,163.50x = 2,986.17 × 1,232.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,163.50x = 3,680,573.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,680,573.97/2,163.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,701.21

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