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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,161.95, 2,983.72 and 1,323.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,161.95, 2,983.72 and 1,323.21 is: 1,826.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,161.95 : 2,983.72 = 1,323.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,161.95/2,983.72 = 1,323.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,161.95x = 2,983.72 × 1,323.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,161.95x = 3,948,092.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,948,092.29/2,161.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,826.17

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