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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,163.04, 3,242.52 and 1,773.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,163.04, 3,242.52 and 1,773.88 is: 2,659.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,163.04 : 3,242.52 = 1,773.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,163.04/3,242.52 = 1,773.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,163.04x = 3,242.52 × 1,773.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,163.04x = 5,751,841.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,751,841.38/2,163.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,659.15

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