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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,166.35, 2,989.44 and 1,282.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,166.35, 2,989.44 and 1,282.23 is: 1,769.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,166.35 : 2,989.44 = 1,282.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,166.35/2,989.44 = 1,282.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,166.35x = 2,989.44 × 1,282.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,166.35x = 3,833,149.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,833,149.65/2,166.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,769.41

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