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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,168.33, 2,990.91 and 1,422.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,168.33, 2,990.91 and 1,422.34 is: 1,961.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,168.33 : 2,990.91 = 1,422.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,168.33/2,990.91 = 1,422.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,168.33x = 2,990.91 × 1,422.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,168.33x = 4,254,075.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,254,075.97/2,168.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,961.91

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