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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,163.65, 2,986.12 and 1,219.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,163.65, 2,986.12 and 1,219.64 is: 1,683.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,163.65 : 2,986.12 = 1,219.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,163.65/2,986.12 = 1,219.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,163.65x = 2,986.12 × 1,219.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,163.65x = 3,641,987.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,641,987.93/2,163.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,683.27

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