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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,167.40, 2,990.49 and 1,283.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,167.40, 2,990.49 and 1,283.42 is: 1,770.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,167.40 : 2,990.49 = 1,283.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,167.40/2,990.49 = 1,283.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,167.40x = 2,990.49 × 1,283.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,167.40x = 3,838,054.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,838,054.68/2,167.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,770.81

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