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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,167.52, 2,990.36 and 1,235.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,167.52, 2,990.36 and 1,235.52 is: 1,704.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,167.52 : 2,990.36 = 1,235.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,167.52/2,990.36 = 1,235.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,167.52x = 2,990.36 × 1,235.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,167.52x = 3,694,649.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,694,649.59/2,167.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,704.55

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