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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,162.18, 3,244.16 and 1,066.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,162.18, 3,244.16 and 1,066.55 is: 1,600.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,162.18 : 3,244.16 = 1,066.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,162.18/3,244.16 = 1,066.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,162.18x = 3,244.16 × 1,066.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,162.18x = 3,460,069.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,460,069.62/2,162.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,600.27

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