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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,167.19, 2,990.72 and 1,222.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,167.19, 2,990.72 and 1,222.98 is: 1,687.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,167.19 : 2,990.72 = 1,222.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,167.19/2,990.72 = 1,222.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,167.19x = 2,990.72 × 1,222.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,167.19x = 3,657,584.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,657,584.63/2,167.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,687.71

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