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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,165.58, 2,989.94 and 1,667.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,165.58, 2,989.94 and 1,667.34 is: 2,302.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,165.58 : 2,989.94 = 1,667.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,165.58/2,989.94 = 1,667.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,165.58x = 2,989.94 × 1,667.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,165.58x = 4,985,246.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,985,246.56/2,165.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,302.04

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