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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,166.53, 3,244.12 and 1,679.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,166.53, 3,244.12 and 1,679.99 is: 2,515.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,166.53 : 3,244.12 = 1,679.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,166.53/3,244.12 = 1,679.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,166.53x = 3,244.12 × 1,679.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,166.53x = 5,450,068.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,450,068.74/2,166.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,515.58

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