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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,166.71, 2,990.10 and 1,327.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,166.71, 2,990.10 and 1,327.88 is: 1,832.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,166.71 : 2,990.10 = 1,327.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,166.71/2,990.10 = 1,327.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,166.71x = 2,990.10 × 1,327.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,166.71x = 3,970,479.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,970,479.04/2,166.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,832.50

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