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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,166.75, 3,246.84 and 932.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,166.75, 3,246.84 and 932.40 is: 1,397.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,166.75 : 3,246.84 = 932.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,166.75/3,246.84 = 932.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,166.75x = 3,246.84 × 932.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,166.75x = 3,027,353.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,027,353.62/2,166.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,397.19

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