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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,166.84, 3,251.50 and 935.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,166.84, 3,251.50 and 935.48 is: 1,403.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,166.84 : 3,251.50 = 935.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,166.84/3,251.50 = 935.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,166.84x = 3,251.50 × 935.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,166.84x = 3,041,713.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,041,713.22/2,166.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,403.76

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