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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,661.17, 3,992.46 and 2,193.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,661.17, 3,992.46 and 2,193.49 is: 3,290.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,661.17 : 3,992.46 = 2,193.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,661.17/3,992.46 = 2,193.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,661.17x = 3,992.46 × 2,193.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,661.17x = 8,757,417.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,757,417.85/2,661.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,290.82

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