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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,167.55, 2,991.15 and 1,223.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,167.55, 2,991.15 and 1,223.33 is: 1,688.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,167.55 : 2,991.15 = 1,223.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,167.55/2,991.15 = 1,223.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,167.55x = 2,991.15 × 1,223.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,167.55x = 3,659,148.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,659,148.57/2,167.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,688.15

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