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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,166.09, 3,248.52 and 932.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,166.09, 3,248.52 and 932.86 is: 1,399.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,166.09 : 3,248.52 = 932.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,166.09/3,248.52 = 932.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,166.09x = 3,248.52 × 932.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,166.09x = 3,030,414.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,030,414.37/2,166.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,399.03

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