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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,163.42, 2,985.59 and 1,324.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,163.42, 2,985.59 and 1,324.50 is: 1,827.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,163.42 : 2,985.59 = 1,324.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,163.42/2,985.59 = 1,324.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,163.42x = 2,985.59 × 1,324.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,163.42x = 3,954,413.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,954,413.96/2,163.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,827.85

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