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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,166.10, 3,247.54 and 760.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,166.10, 3,247.54 and 760.14 is: 1,139.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,166.10 : 3,247.54 = 760.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,166.10/3,247.54 = 760.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,166.10x = 3,247.54 × 760.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,166.10x = 2,468,585.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,468,585.06/2,166.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,139.65

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