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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,165.04, 2,987.76 and 1,220.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,165.04, 2,987.76 and 1,220.76 is: 1,684.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,165.04 : 2,987.76 = 1,220.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,165.04/2,987.76 = 1,220.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,165.04x = 2,987.76 × 1,220.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,165.04x = 3,647,337.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,647,337.90/2,165.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,684.65

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