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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,166.52, 2,989.77 and 1,222.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,166.52, 2,989.77 and 1,222.33 is: 1,686.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,166.52 : 2,989.77 = 1,222.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,166.52/2,989.77 = 1,222.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,166.52x = 2,989.77 × 1,222.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,166.52x = 3,654,485.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,654,485.56/2,166.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,686.80

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