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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,166.48, 3,248.82 and 1,386.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,166.48, 3,248.82 and 1,386.45 is: 2,079.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,166.48 : 3,248.82 = 1,386.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,166.48/3,248.82 = 1,386.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,166.48x = 3,248.82 × 1,386.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,166.48x = 4,504,326.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,504,326.49/2,166.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,079.10

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