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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,164.26, 2,986.83 and 1,232.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,164.26, 2,986.83 and 1,232.76 is: 1,701.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,164.26 : 2,986.83 = 1,232.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,164.26/2,986.83 = 1,232.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,164.26x = 2,986.83 × 1,232.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,164.26x = 3,682,044.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,682,044.55/2,164.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,701.29

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