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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,166.17, 2,988.09 and 1,466.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,166.17, 2,988.09 and 1,466.33 is: 2,022.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,166.17 : 2,988.09 = 1,466.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,166.17/2,988.09 = 1,466.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,166.17x = 2,988.09 × 1,466.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,166.17x = 4,381,526.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,381,526.01/2,166.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,022.71

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