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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,164.38, 2,986.84 and 1,233.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,164.38, 2,986.84 and 1,233.06 is: 1,701.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,164.38 : 2,986.84 = 1,233.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,164.38/2,986.84 = 1,233.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,164.38x = 2,986.84 × 1,233.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,164.38x = 3,682,952.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,682,952.93/2,164.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,701.62

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