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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,164.71, 2,986.38 and 1,367.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,164.71, 2,986.38 and 1,367.75 is: 1,886.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,164.71 : 2,986.38 = 1,367.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,164.71/2,986.38 = 1,367.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,164.71x = 2,986.38 × 1,367.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,164.71x = 4,084,606.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,084,606.31/2,164.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,886.91

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