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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,166.45, 2,990.69 and 1,270.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,166.45, 2,990.69 and 1,270.06 is: 1,753.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,166.45 : 2,990.69 = 1,270.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,166.45/2,990.69 = 1,270.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,166.45x = 2,990.69 × 1,270.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,166.45x = 3,798,355.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,798,355.74/2,166.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,753.26

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