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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,164.67, 2,987.99 and 1,666.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,164.67, 2,987.99 and 1,666.68 is: 2,300.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,164.67 : 2,987.99 = 1,666.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,164.67/2,987.99 = 1,666.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,164.67x = 2,987.99 × 1,666.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,164.67x = 4,980,009.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,980,009.88/2,164.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,300.58

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