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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,163.98, 3,246.68 and 932.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,163.98, 3,246.68 and 932.38 is: 1,398.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,163.98 : 3,246.68 = 932.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,163.98/3,246.68 = 932.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,163.98x = 3,246.68 × 932.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,163.98x = 3,027,133.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,027,133.71/2,163.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,398.87

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