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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,163.12, 3,245.74 and 1,341.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,163.12, 3,245.74 and 1,341.18 is: 2,012.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,163.12 : 3,245.74 = 1,341.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,163.12/3,245.74 = 1,341.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,163.12x = 3,245.74 × 1,341.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,163.12x = 4,353,121.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,353,121.57/2,163.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,012.43

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