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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,163.42, 3,244.23 and 930.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,163.42, 3,244.23 and 930.18 is: 1,394.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,163.42 : 3,244.23 = 930.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,163.42/3,244.23 = 930.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,163.42x = 3,244.23 × 930.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,163.42x = 3,017,717.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,017,717.86/2,163.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,394.88

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