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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,163.48, 3,246.52 and 1,067.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,163.48, 3,246.52 and 1,067.96 is: 1,602.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,163.48 : 3,246.52 = 1,067.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,163.48/3,246.52 = 1,067.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,163.48x = 3,246.52 × 1,067.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,163.48x = 3,467,153.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,467,153.50/2,163.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,602.58

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