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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,166.40, 2,989.32 and 1,234.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,166.40, 2,989.32 and 1,234.88 is: 1,703.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,166.40 : 2,989.32 = 1,234.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,166.40/2,989.32 = 1,234.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,166.40x = 2,989.32 × 1,234.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,166.40x = 3,691,451.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,691,451.48/2,166.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,703.96

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