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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,162.04, 3,239.82 and 1,295.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,162.04, 3,239.82 and 1,295.40 is: 1,941.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,162.04 : 3,239.82 = 1,295.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,162.04/3,239.82 = 1,295.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,162.04x = 3,239.82 × 1,295.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,162.04x = 4,196,862.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,196,862.83/2,162.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,941.16

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