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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,162.06, 3,242.28 and 1,007

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,162.06, 3,242.28 and 1,007 is: 1,510.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,162.06 : 3,242.28 = 1,007 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,162.06/3,242.28 = 1,007/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,162.06x = 3,242.28 × 1,007
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,162.06x = 3,264,975.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,264,975.96/2,162.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,510.12

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