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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,166.49, 3,249.15 and 606.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,166.49, 3,249.15 and 606.40 is: 909.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,166.49 : 3,249.15 = 606.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,166.49/3,249.15 = 606.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,166.49x = 3,249.15 × 606.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,166.49x = 1,970,274.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,970,274.16/2,166.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 909.43

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