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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,160.56, 3,241.75 and 1,064.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,160.56, 3,241.75 and 1,064.93 is: 1,597.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,160.56 : 3,241.75 = 1,064.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,160.56/3,241.75 = 1,064.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,160.56x = 3,241.75 × 1,064.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,160.56x = 3,452,236.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,452,236.83/2,160.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,597.84

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