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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,161.94, 3,242.59 and 1,345.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,161.94, 3,242.59 and 1,345.46 is: 2,017.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,161.94 : 3,242.59 = 1,345.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,161.94/3,242.59 = 1,345.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,161.94x = 3,242.59 × 1,345.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,161.94x = 4,362,755.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,362,755.56/2,161.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,017.99

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