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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,151.47, 3,219.91 and 1,666.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,151.47, 3,219.91 and 1,666.69 is: 2,494.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,151.47 : 3,219.91 = 1,666.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,151.47/3,219.91 = 1,666.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,151.47x = 3,219.91 × 1,666.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,151.47x = 5,366,591.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,366,591.80/2,151.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,494.38

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