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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,164.52, 2,987.18 and 1,233.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,164.52, 2,987.18 and 1,233.02 is: 1,701.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,164.52 : 2,987.18 = 1,233.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,164.52/2,987.18 = 1,233.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,164.52x = 2,987.18 × 1,233.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,164.52x = 3,683,252.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,683,252.68/2,164.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,701.65

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