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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,164.01, 2,986.49 and 1,232.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,164.01, 2,986.49 and 1,232.51 is: 1,700.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,164.01 : 2,986.49 = 1,232.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,164.01/2,986.49 = 1,232.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,164.01x = 2,986.49 × 1,232.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,164.01x = 3,680,872.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,680,872.63/2,164.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,700.95

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