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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,166.33, 2,986.82 and 1,807.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,166.33, 2,986.82 and 1,807.93 is: 2,492.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,166.33 : 2,986.82 = 1,807.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,166.33/2,986.82 = 1,807.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,166.33x = 2,986.82 × 1,807.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,166.33x = 5,399,950.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,399,950.58/2,166.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,492.68

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