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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,666.31, 3,993.64 and 2,198.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,666.31, 3,993.64 and 2,198.83 is: 3,293.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,666.31 : 3,993.64 = 2,198.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,666.31/3,993.64 = 2,198.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,666.31x = 3,993.64 × 2,198.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,666.31x = 8,781,335.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,781,335.44/2,666.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,293.44

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