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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,166.12, 3,243.90 and 1,012.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,166.12, 3,243.90 and 1,012.20 is: 1,515.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,166.12 : 3,243.90 = 1,012.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,166.12/3,243.90 = 1,012.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,166.12x = 3,243.90 × 1,012.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,166.12x = 3,283,475.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,283,475.58/2,166.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,515.83

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