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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,164.50, 2,984.01 and 1,455.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,164.50, 2,984.01 and 1,455.12 is: 2,006.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,164.50 : 2,984.01 = 1,455.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,164.50/2,984.01 = 1,455.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,164.50x = 2,984.01 × 1,455.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,164.50x = 4,342,092.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,342,092.63/2,164.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,006.05

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