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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,163.60, 3,245.40 and 2,005.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,163.60, 3,245.40 and 2,005.20 is: 3,007.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,163.60 : 3,245.40 = 2,005.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,163.60/3,245.40 = 2,005.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,163.60x = 3,245.40 × 2,005.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,163.60x = 6,507,676.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,507,676.08/2,163.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,007.80

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