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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,872.17, 3,964.63 and 2,166.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,872.17, 3,964.63 and 2,166.04 is: 2,989.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,872.17 : 3,964.63 = 2,166.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,872.17/3,964.63 = 2,166.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,872.17x = 3,964.63 × 2,166.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,872.17x = 8,587,543.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,587,543.18/2,872.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,989.91

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