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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,166.40, 2,989.44 and 1,282.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,166.40, 2,989.44 and 1,282.20 is: 1,769.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,166.40 : 2,989.44 = 1,282.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,166.40/2,989.44 = 1,282.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,166.40x = 2,989.44 × 1,282.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,166.40x = 3,833,059.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,833,059.97/2,166.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,769.32

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