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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,163.31, 3,245.49 and 930.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,163.31, 3,245.49 and 930.74 is: 1,396.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,163.31 : 3,245.49 = 930.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,163.31/3,245.49 = 930.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,163.31x = 3,245.49 × 930.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,163.31x = 3,020,691.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,020,691.14/2,163.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,396.33

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