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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,166.53, 2,989.81 and 1,222.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,166.53, 2,989.81 and 1,222.52 is: 1,687.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,166.53 : 2,989.81 = 1,222.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,166.53/2,989.81 = 1,222.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,166.53x = 2,989.81 × 1,222.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,166.53x = 3,655,092.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,655,092.35/2,166.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,687.07

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