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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,166.61, 3,248.54 and 916.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,166.61, 3,248.54 and 916.55 is: 1,374.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,166.61 : 3,248.54 = 916.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,166.61/3,248.54 = 916.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,166.61x = 3,248.54 × 916.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,166.61x = 2,977,449.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,977,449.34/2,166.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,374.25

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