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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,161.20, 3,241.77 and 1,466.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,161.20, 3,241.77 and 1,466.14 is: 2,199.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,161.20 : 3,241.77 = 1,466.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,161.20/3,241.77 = 1,466.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,161.20x = 3,241.77 × 1,466.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,161.20x = 4,752,888.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,752,888.67/2,161.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,199.19

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