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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,163.96, 2,972.32 and 2,122.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,163.96, 2,972.32 and 2,122.45 is: 2,915.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,163.96 : 2,972.32 = 2,122.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,163.96/2,972.32 = 2,122.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,163.96x = 2,972.32 × 2,122.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,163.96x = 6,308,587.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,308,587.85/2,163.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,915.30

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