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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,167.88, 2,990.66 and 1,381.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,167.88, 2,990.66 and 1,381.41 is: 1,905.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,167.88 : 2,990.66 = 1,381.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,167.88/2,990.66 = 1,381.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,167.88x = 2,990.66 × 1,381.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,167.88x = 4,131,320.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,131,320.72/2,167.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,905.70

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