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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,208.81, 3,309.33 and 1,166.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,208.81, 3,309.33 and 1,166.52 is: 1,747.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,208.81 : 3,309.33 = 1,166.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,208.81/3,309.33 = 1,166.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,208.81x = 3,309.33 × 1,166.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,208.81x = 3,860,397.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,860,397.27/2,208.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,747.72

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