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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,164.03, 3,246.02 and 1,238.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,164.03, 3,246.02 and 1,238.93 is: 1,858.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,164.03 : 3,246.02 = 1,238.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,164.03/3,246.02 = 1,238.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,164.03x = 3,246.02 × 1,238.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,164.03x = 4,021,591.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,021,591.56/2,164.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,858.38

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