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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,166.21, 2,988.45 and 1,369.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,166.21, 2,988.45 and 1,369.25 is: 1,888.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,166.21 : 2,988.45 = 1,369.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,166.21/2,988.45 = 1,369.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,166.21x = 2,988.45 × 1,369.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,166.21x = 4,091,935.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,091,935.16/2,166.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,888.98

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