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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,160.86, 3,241.15 and 1,064.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,160.86, 3,241.15 and 1,064.25 is: 1,596.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,160.86 : 3,241.15 = 1,064.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,160.86/3,241.15 = 1,064.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,160.86x = 3,241.15 × 1,064.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,160.86x = 3,449,391.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,449,391.23/2,160.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,596.31

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