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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,166.19, 3,246.51 and 1,055.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,166.19, 3,246.51 and 1,055.87 is: 1,582.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,166.19 : 3,246.51 = 1,055.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,166.19/3,246.51 = 1,055.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,166.19x = 3,246.51 × 1,055.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,166.19x = 3,427,876.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,427,876.28/2,166.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,582.45

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