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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,166.08, 2,989.92 and 1,503.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,166.08, 2,989.92 and 1,503.82 is: 2,075.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,166.08 : 2,989.92 = 1,503.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,166.08/2,989.92 = 1,503.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,166.08x = 2,989.92 × 1,503.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,166.08x = 4,496,301.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,496,301.49/2,166.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,075.78

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