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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,167.56, 2,990.82 and 1,328.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,167.56, 2,990.82 and 1,328.40 is: 1,832.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,167.56 : 2,990.82 = 1,328.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,167.56/2,990.82 = 1,328.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,167.56x = 2,990.82 × 1,328.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,167.56x = 3,973,010.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,973,010.27/2,167.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,832.94

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