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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,163.60, 3,241.49 and 1,341.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,163.60, 3,241.49 and 1,341.45 is: 2,009.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,163.60 : 3,241.49 = 1,341.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,163.60/3,241.49 = 1,341.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,163.60x = 3,241.49 × 1,341.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,163.60x = 4,348,290.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,348,290.05/2,163.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,009.75

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