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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,166.08, 2,987.55 and 1,867.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,166.08, 2,987.55 and 1,867.85 is: 2,576.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,166.08 : 2,987.55 = 1,867.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,166.08/2,987.55 = 1,867.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,166.08x = 2,987.55 × 1,867.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,166.08x = 5,580,280.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,580,280.33/2,166.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,576.22

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