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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,162.63, 3,243.64 and 1,235.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,162.63, 3,243.64 and 1,235.18 is: 1,852.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,162.63 : 3,243.64 = 1,235.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,162.63/3,243.64 = 1,235.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,162.63x = 3,243.64 × 1,235.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,162.63x = 4,006,473.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,006,473.08/2,162.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,852.59

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