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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,160.09, 3,237.87 and 1,466.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,160.09, 3,237.87 and 1,466.80 is: 2,198.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,160.09 : 3,237.87 = 1,466.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,160.09/3,237.87 = 1,466.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,160.09x = 3,237.87 × 1,466.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,160.09x = 4,749,307.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,749,307.72/2,160.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,198.66

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