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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,166.25, 2,990.79 and 1,667.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,166.25, 2,990.79 and 1,667.95 is: 2,302.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,166.25 : 2,990.79 = 1,667.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,166.25/2,990.79 = 1,667.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,166.25x = 2,990.79 × 1,667.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,166.25x = 4,988,488.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,988,488.18/2,166.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,302.82

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