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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,163.56, 3,245.87 and 1,240.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,163.56, 3,245.87 and 1,240.16 is: 1,860.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,163.56 : 3,245.87 = 1,240.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,163.56/3,245.87 = 1,240.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,163.56x = 3,245.87 × 1,240.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,163.56x = 4,025,385.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,025,385.01/2,163.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,860.54

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