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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,166.12, 2,989.04 and 1,281.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,166.12, 2,989.04 and 1,281.80 is: 1,768.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,166.12 : 2,989.04 = 1,281.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,166.12/2,989.04 = 1,281.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,166.12x = 2,989.04 × 1,281.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,166.12x = 3,831,352.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,831,352.54/2,166.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,768.76

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