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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,167.16, 2,990.48 and 1,222.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,167.16, 2,990.48 and 1,222.92 is: 1,687.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,167.16 : 2,990.48 = 1,222.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,167.16/2,990.48 = 1,222.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,167.16x = 2,990.48 × 1,222.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,167.16x = 3,657,111.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,657,111.69/2,167.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,687.52

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