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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,165.04, 2,987.64 and 1,233.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,165.04, 2,987.64 and 1,233.52 is: 1,702.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,165.04 : 2,987.64 = 1,233.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,165.04/2,987.64 = 1,233.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,165.04x = 2,987.64 × 1,233.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,165.04x = 3,685,313.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,685,313.69/2,165.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,702.19

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