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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,162.39, 3,243.47 and 930.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,162.39, 3,243.47 and 930.57 is: 1,395.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,162.39 : 3,243.47 = 930.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,162.39/3,243.47 = 930.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,162.39x = 3,243.47 × 930.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,162.39x = 3,018,271.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,018,271.23/2,162.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,395.81

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