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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,167.46, 2,990.90 and 1,223.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,167.46, 2,990.90 and 1,223.07 is: 1,687.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,167.46 : 2,990.90 = 1,223.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,167.46/2,990.90 = 1,223.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,167.46x = 2,990.90 × 1,223.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,167.46x = 3,658,073.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,658,073.95/2,167.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,687.73

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