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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,165.33, 2,986.67 and 1,379.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,165.33, 2,986.67 and 1,379.03 is: 1,902.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,165.33 : 2,986.67 = 1,379.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,165.33/2,986.67 = 1,379.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,165.33x = 2,986.67 × 1,379.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,165.33x = 4,118,696.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,118,696.04/2,165.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,902.11

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