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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,164.14, 2,986.68 and 1,219.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,164.14, 2,986.68 and 1,219.92 is: 1,683.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,164.14 : 2,986.68 = 1,219.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,164.14/2,986.68 = 1,219.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,164.14x = 2,986.68 × 1,219.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,164.14x = 3,643,510.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,643,510.67/2,164.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,683.58

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