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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,164.04, 2,986.66 and 1,232.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,164.04, 2,986.66 and 1,232.36 is: 1,700.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,164.04 : 2,986.66 = 1,232.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,164.04/2,986.66 = 1,232.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,164.04x = 2,986.66 × 1,232.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,164.04x = 3,680,640.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,680,640.32/2,164.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,700.82

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