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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,167.50, 2,991.69 and 1,236.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,167.50, 2,991.69 and 1,236.54 is: 1,706.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,167.50 : 2,991.69 = 1,236.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,167.50/2,991.69 = 1,236.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,167.50x = 2,991.69 × 1,236.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,167.50x = 3,699,344.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,699,344.35/2,167.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,706.73

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