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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,164.66, 2,987.22 and 1,169.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,164.66, 2,987.22 and 1,169.94 is: 1,614.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,164.66 : 2,987.22 = 1,169.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,164.66/2,987.22 = 1,169.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,164.66x = 2,987.22 × 1,169.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,164.66x = 3,494,856.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,494,856.63/2,164.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,614.50

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