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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,154.31, 2,988.05 and 2,066.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,154.31, 2,988.05 and 2,066.83 is: 2,866.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,154.31 : 2,988.05 = 2,066.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,154.31/2,988.05 = 2,066.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,154.31x = 2,988.05 × 2,066.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,154.31x = 6,175,791.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,175,791.38/2,154.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,866.71

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