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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,166.20, 3,227.13 and 2,061.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,166.20, 3,227.13 and 2,061.71 is: 3,071.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,166.20 : 3,227.13 = 2,061.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,166.20/3,227.13 = 2,061.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,166.20x = 3,227.13 × 2,061.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,166.20x = 6,653,395.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,653,395.21/2,166.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,071.47

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