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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,164.46, 2,986.97 and 1,220.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,164.46, 2,986.97 and 1,220.26 is: 1,683.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,164.46 : 2,986.97 = 1,220.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,164.46/2,986.97 = 1,220.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,164.46x = 2,986.97 × 1,220.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,164.46x = 3,644,880.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,644,880.01/2,164.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,683.97

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