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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,164.93, 2,986.88 and 1,220.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,164.93, 2,986.88 and 1,220.57 is: 1,683.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,164.93 : 2,986.88 = 1,220.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,164.93/2,986.88 = 1,220.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,164.93x = 2,986.88 × 1,220.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,164.93x = 3,645,686.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,645,686.29/2,164.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,683.98

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