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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,166.43, 3,250.55 and 1,192.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,166.43, 3,250.55 and 1,192.45 is: 1,789.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,166.43 : 3,250.55 = 1,192.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,166.43/3,250.55 = 1,192.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,166.43x = 3,250.55 × 1,192.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,166.43x = 3,876,118.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,876,118.35/2,166.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,789.17

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