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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,168.60, 2,992.06 and 1,422.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,168.60, 2,992.06 and 1,422.44 is: 1,962.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,168.60 : 2,992.06 = 1,422.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,168.60/2,992.06 = 1,422.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,168.60x = 2,992.06 × 1,422.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,168.60x = 4,256,025.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,256,025.83/2,168.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,962.57

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