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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,158.88, 3,238.68 and 1,063.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,158.88, 3,238.68 and 1,063.35 is: 1,595.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,158.88 : 3,238.68 = 1,063.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,158.88/3,238.68 = 1,063.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,158.88x = 3,238.68 × 1,063.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,158.88x = 3,443,850.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,443,850.38/2,158.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,595.21

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