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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,161.38, 3,241.76 and 1,233.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,161.38, 3,241.76 and 1,233.93 is: 1,850.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,161.38 : 3,241.76 = 1,233.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,161.38/3,241.76 = 1,233.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,161.38x = 3,241.76 × 1,233.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,161.38x = 4,000,104.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,000,104.92/2,161.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,850.72

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