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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,160.36, 3,246.75 and 1,065.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,160.36, 3,246.75 and 1,065.51 is: 1,601.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,160.36 : 3,246.75 = 1,065.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,160.36/3,246.75 = 1,065.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,160.36x = 3,246.75 × 1,065.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,160.36x = 3,459,444.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,459,444.59/2,160.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,601.33

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