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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,167.47, 2,991.15 and 1,223.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,167.47, 2,991.15 and 1,223.31 is: 1,688.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,167.47 : 2,991.15 = 1,223.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,167.47/2,991.15 = 1,223.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,167.47x = 2,991.15 × 1,223.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,167.47x = 3,659,097.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,659,097.59/2,167.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,688.19

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