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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,166.20, 2,989.36 and 1,282.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,166.20, 2,989.36 and 1,282.44 is: 1,769.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,166.20 : 2,989.36 = 1,282.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,166.20/2,989.36 = 1,282.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,166.20x = 2,989.36 × 1,282.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,166.20x = 3,833,674.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,833,674.84/2,166.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,769.77

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