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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,165.76, 2,988.80 and 1,234.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,165.76, 2,988.80 and 1,234.24 is: 1,703.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,165.76 : 2,988.80 = 1,234.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,165.76/2,988.80 = 1,234.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,165.76x = 2,988.80 × 1,234.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,165.76x = 3,688,896.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,688,896.51/2,165.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,703.28

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