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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,167.93, 2,991.58 and 1,223.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,167.93, 2,991.58 and 1,223.96 is: 1,688.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,167.93 : 2,991.58 = 1,223.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,167.93/2,991.58 = 1,223.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,167.93x = 2,991.58 × 1,223.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,167.93x = 3,661,556.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,661,556.24/2,167.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,688.96

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