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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,164.84, 2,987.58 and 1,220.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,164.84, 2,987.58 and 1,220.57 is: 1,684.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,164.84 : 2,987.58 = 1,220.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,164.84/2,987.58 = 1,220.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,164.84x = 2,987.58 × 1,220.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,164.84x = 3,646,550.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,646,550.52/2,164.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,684.44

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