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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,163.52, 2,985.72 and 1,232

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,163.52, 2,985.72 and 1,232 is: 1,700.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,163.52 : 2,985.72 = 1,232 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,163.52/2,985.72 = 1,232/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,163.52x = 2,985.72 × 1,232
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,163.52x = 3,678,407.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,678,407.04/2,163.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,700.20

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