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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,167.32, 2,990.61 and 1,382.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,167.32, 2,990.61 and 1,382.43 is: 1,907.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,167.32 : 2,990.61 = 1,382.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,167.32/2,990.61 = 1,382.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,167.32x = 2,990.61 × 1,382.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,167.32x = 4,134,308.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,134,308.98/2,167.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,907.57

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