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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,166.42, 2,989.48 and 1,221.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,166.42, 2,989.48 and 1,221.92 is: 1,686.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,166.42 : 2,989.48 = 1,221.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,166.42/2,989.48 = 1,221.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,166.42x = 2,989.48 × 1,221.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,166.42x = 3,652,905.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,652,905.40/2,166.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,686.15

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