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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,166.60, 3,249.08 and 1,709.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,166.60, 3,249.08 and 1,709.76 is: 2,563.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,166.60 : 3,249.08 = 1,709.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,166.60/3,249.08 = 1,709.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,166.60x = 3,249.08 × 1,709.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,166.60x = 5,555,138.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,555,138.47/2,166.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,563.99

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