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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,124.16, 3,168.88 and 2,066.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,124.16, 3,168.88 and 2,066.90 is: 3,083.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,124.16 : 3,168.88 = 2,066.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,124.16/3,168.88 = 2,066.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,124.16x = 3,168.88 × 2,066.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,124.16x = 6,549,754.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,549,754.89/2,124.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,083.46

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