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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,166.67, 2,989.92 and 1,235.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,166.67, 2,989.92 and 1,235.17 is: 1,704.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,166.67 : 2,989.92 = 1,235.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,166.67/2,989.92 = 1,235.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,166.67x = 2,989.92 × 1,235.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,166.67x = 3,693,059.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,693,059.49/2,166.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,704.49

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