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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,164.24, 2,986.67 and 1,232.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,164.24, 2,986.67 and 1,232.80 is: 1,701.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,164.24 : 2,986.67 = 1,232.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,164.24/2,986.67 = 1,232.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,164.24x = 2,986.67 × 1,232.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,164.24x = 3,681,966.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,681,966.78/2,164.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,701.27

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