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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,830.43, 3,907.89 and 2,166.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,830.43, 3,907.89 and 2,166.09 is: 2,990.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,830.43 : 3,907.89 = 2,166.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,830.43/3,907.89 = 2,166.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,830.43x = 3,907.89 × 2,166.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,830.43x = 8,464,841.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,464,841.45/2,830.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,990.66

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