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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,167.05, 2,990.37 and 1,222.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,167.05, 2,990.37 and 1,222.54 is: 1,687.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,167.05 : 2,990.37 = 1,222.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,167.05/2,990.37 = 1,222.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,167.05x = 2,990.37 × 1,222.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,167.05x = 3,655,846.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,655,846.94/2,167.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,687.02

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