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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,162.30, 3,241.29 and 1,067.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,162.30, 3,241.29 and 1,067.45 is: 1,600.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,162.30 : 3,241.29 = 1,067.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,162.30/3,241.29 = 1,067.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,162.30x = 3,241.29 × 1,067.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,162.30x = 3,459,915.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,459,915.01/2,162.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,600.11

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