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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,109.62, 2,904.97 and 1,666.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,109.62, 2,904.97 and 1,666.14 is: 2,294.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,109.62 : 2,904.97 = 1,666.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,109.62/2,904.97 = 1,666.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,109.62x = 2,904.97 × 1,666.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,109.62x = 4,840,086.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,840,086.72/2,109.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,294.29

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