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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,166.08, 3,247.44 and 1,386.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,166.08, 3,247.44 and 1,386.32 is: 2,078.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,166.08 : 3,247.44 = 1,386.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,166.08/3,247.44 = 1,386.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,166.08x = 3,247.44 × 1,386.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,166.08x = 4,501,991.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,501,991.02/2,166.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,078.40

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