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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,270.63, 3,125.89 and 2,166.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,270.63, 3,125.89 and 2,166.14 is: 2,982.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,270.63 : 3,125.89 = 2,166.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,270.63/3,125.89 = 2,166.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,270.63x = 3,125.89 × 2,166.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,270.63x = 6,771,125.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,771,125.89/2,270.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,982.04

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