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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,161.13, 3,242.10 and 1,283.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,161.13, 3,242.10 and 1,283.19 is: 1,925.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,161.13 : 3,242.10 = 1,283.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,161.13/3,242.10 = 1,283.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,161.13x = 3,242.10 × 1,283.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,161.13x = 4,160,230.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,160,230.30/2,161.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,925.03

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