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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,660.84, 3,985.82 and 2,169

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,660.84, 3,985.82 and 2,169 is: 3,249.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,660.84 : 3,985.82 = 2,169 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,660.84/3,985.82 = 2,169/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,660.84x = 3,985.82 × 2,169
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,660.84x = 8,645,243.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,645,243.58/2,660.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,249.07

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