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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,160.18, 3,239.46 and 1,065.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,160.18, 3,239.46 and 1,065.06 is: 1,597.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,160.18 : 3,239.46 = 1,065.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,160.18/3,239.46 = 1,065.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,160.18x = 3,239.46 × 1,065.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,160.18x = 3,450,219.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,450,219.27/2,160.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,597.19

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