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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,166.32, 2,989.86 and 1,422.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,166.32, 2,989.86 and 1,422.44 is: 1,963.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,166.32 : 2,989.86 = 1,422.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,166.32/2,989.86 = 1,422.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,166.32x = 2,989.86 × 1,422.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,166.32x = 4,252,881.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,252,881.51/2,166.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,963.18

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