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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,165.67, 2,988.54 and 1,234.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,165.67, 2,988.54 and 1,234.17 is: 1,703.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,165.67 : 2,988.54 = 1,234.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,165.67/2,988.54 = 1,234.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,165.67x = 2,988.54 × 1,234.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,165.67x = 3,688,366.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,688,366.41/2,165.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,703.11

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