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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,166.49, 3,251.55 and 934.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,166.49, 3,251.55 and 934.82 is: 1,403.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,166.49 : 3,251.55 = 934.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,166.49/3,251.55 = 934.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,166.49x = 3,251.55 × 934.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,166.49x = 3,039,597.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,039,597.71/2,166.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,403.01

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