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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,166.02, 2,988.32 and 1,369.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,166.02, 2,988.32 and 1,369.40 is: 1,889.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,166.02 : 2,988.32 = 1,369.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,166.02/2,988.32 = 1,369.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,166.02x = 2,988.32 × 1,369.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,166.02x = 4,092,205.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,092,205.41/2,166.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,889.27

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