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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,913.98, 4,014.23 and 2,166.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,913.98, 4,014.23 and 2,166.62 is: 2,984.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,913.98 : 4,014.23 = 2,166.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,913.98/4,014.23 = 2,166.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,913.98x = 4,014.23 × 2,166.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,913.98x = 8,697,280.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,697,280.10/2,913.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,984.68

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