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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,163.30, 3,240.99 and 1,190.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,163.30, 3,240.99 and 1,190.58 is: 1,783.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,163.30 : 3,240.99 = 1,190.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,163.30/3,240.99 = 1,190.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,163.30x = 3,240.99 × 1,190.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,163.30x = 3,858,657.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,858,657.87/2,163.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,783.69

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