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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,164.20, 2,986.44 and 1,232.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,164.20, 2,986.44 and 1,232.70 is: 1,701.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,164.20 : 2,986.44 = 1,232.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,164.20/2,986.44 = 1,232.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,164.20x = 2,986.44 × 1,232.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,164.20x = 3,681,384.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,681,384.59/2,164.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,701.04

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