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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,167.65, 2,990.62 and 1,223.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,167.65, 2,990.62 and 1,223.33 is: 1,687.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,167.65 : 2,990.62 = 1,223.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,167.65/2,990.62 = 1,223.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,167.65x = 2,990.62 × 1,223.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,167.65x = 3,658,515.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,658,515.16/2,167.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,687.78

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