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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,167.59, 2,990.82 and 1,283.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,167.59, 2,990.82 and 1,283.67 is: 1,771.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,167.59 : 2,990.82 = 1,283.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,167.59/2,990.82 = 1,283.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,167.59x = 2,990.82 × 1,283.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,167.59x = 3,839,225.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,839,225.91/2,167.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,771.20

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