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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,167.68, 2,991.86 and 1,381.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,167.68, 2,991.86 and 1,381.56 is: 1,906.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,167.68 : 2,991.86 = 1,381.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,167.68/2,991.86 = 1,381.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,167.68x = 2,991.86 × 1,381.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,167.68x = 4,133,434.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,133,434.10/2,167.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,906.85

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