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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,164.14, 3,242.97 and 2,002.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,164.14, 3,242.97 and 2,002.14 is: 3,000.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,164.14 : 3,242.97 = 2,002.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,164.14/3,242.97 = 2,002.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,164.14x = 3,242.97 × 2,002.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,164.14x = 6,492,879.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,492,879.96/2,164.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,000.21

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